IKIGAI - The Japanese Formula for Happiness

Ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy) is a wonderful Japanese concept that essentially means “a reason for being.” Watch this video to learn this amazing concept: https://youtu.be/Zxj3P0enJNQ

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