Discovering IKIGAI with Ms. Komal Khetal
The session, led by Ms. Komal Khetal, focused on the concept of Ikigai—a Japanese philosophy that helps individuals find purpose and meaning in life. She explained how aligning our daily choices and chores with our core values can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life. By identifying our Ikigai, we can make better decisions, stay grounded, and approach challenges with clarity. Ms. Khetal emphasised that when we face difficulties, acting in line with our values allows us to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively.
๐ Finding Your Ikigai: A Journey to Purpose & Joy!
We had a fantastic session led by Komal Khetal from Dreamtime Learning School, where we dove deep into the beautiful Japanese concept of Ikigai—your reason for jumping out of bed in the morning!
๐ Big Ideas That Stuck With Us
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Ikigai is about blending what you love, what you're great at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for
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Your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) plays a bigger role in success than IQ ever could
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Doing things because you enjoy them (intrinsic Motivation) beats doing them just for rewards or praise
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Self-reflection is the first step to building a life and career that truly fits you
๐ก What We Explored
✨ Welcome to Ikigai
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Ikigai = "reason for being"
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It's about waking up excited and motivated
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Passion + Skill + Purpose + Livelihood = Ikigai!
๐ง The Power of EQ
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90% of success? Yup, that's EQ talking!
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Understand yourself + connect with others = win-win
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Empathy, resilience, and adaptability are key in the real world
๐ฏ What Drives You?
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Intrinsic Motivation = Doing it because you love it
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Extrinsic Motivation = Doing it for the reward
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The first one lasts longer and feels way better!
๐ณ The Ikigai Tree Activity
You all created your personal Ikigai trees! ๐ฑ
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Roots = What you love
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Trunk = What you're good at
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Branches = What the world needs
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Fruits = What you can be paid for
⚖️ Passion vs. Practicality
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We talked about turning dreams into real-life plans
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Tips on having open conversations with parents about careers
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You can follow your passion and be practical—yes, both!
๐ Be Future-Ready
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AI is changing the world—so how do we stay relevant?
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Build skills AI can't copy: creativity, empathy, and curiosity
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Stay flexible and open to new paths!
๐ What's Next?
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Complete your Ikigai trees ๐️
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Reflect on your passions, values, and strengths.
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Join us for more My Good School sessions like MAP (Music, Art & Poetry) ๐จ๐ถ
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Keep exploring who you are and what lights you up
๐ฌ Ready to reflect? Reflection means taking a pause to look inward, thinking about what you felt, learned, and how it connects to your own journey. It's a powerful way to grow and discover more about yourself ๐ฑ
We'd love to hear what sparked your curiosity in this session! Share your thoughts, insights, or even your Ikigai tree with Manisha via email- mk@learningforward.org.in. Your story might just inspire someone else too ๐✨
