生き甲斐

Finding it makes each day more meaningful and full of possibility.

Amin: Ikigai, I’m sick of you. Everyone keeps saying I need you to be happy. But guess what? I work a 9-to-5, and I’m surviving just fine without your so-called purpose.

Ikigai: Surviving? That’s all? You’re just barely getting by.

Amin: Excuse me? I have a job, I pay my bills, and I enjoy my weekends. Not everyone needs some deep, life-changing mission.

Ikigai: Oh, so your grand purpose is… waiting for Friday? Wow. Truly inspiring.

Amin: Hey, I work hard! And if my purpose is making sure I don’t get fired, then so be it.

Ikigai: That’s not purpose; that’s fear with a paycheck. Don’t you ever wonder if you’re meant for more?

Amin: Meant for more? Like what? Becoming a monk? Quitting my job to “find myself” on a mountain? Please. Mortgage is due on the first.

Ikigai: I’m not saying you should quit, but work shouldn’t feel like CrossFit (hehehe).

Amin: Oh, I enjoy work: I enjoy the part where money appears in my account.

Ikigai: Wow, what a legacy. Here lies Amin. He was… adequately employed.

Amin: You know what? Fuck you! Always acting like you know everything. Like I’m just some lost soul waiting for your wisdom.

Ikigai: I mean… you kinda are.

Amin: Oh, shut up! Just because you make some sense doesn’t mean I’m ready to admit it.

Ikigai: Denial is a natural part of growth. Take your time.

Amin: Oh, don’t get all wise on me! Change is hard.

Ikigai: So is staying stuck.

Amin: Yeah, yeah. But what if I fail?

Ikigai: Then you learn, you grow, and you try again. Every small step, every mistake, and every lesson brings you closer to what truly fulfills you.

Amin: Calm down, the Pope’s still alive!