Is it fair to survive 5 days of the week to live for 2 days of the week? I know many people are stuck in the jobs they don’t like, or maybe they need to do that job because of the reasons life throws at them.
But what about those who are doing what they always wanted to do? Are they really happy in their work or just passing days and life?
Many people just get the works done, just to tick off the checklist. I believe putting devotion to every work we do, study, cook, paint, and job is what makes us experience the true aliveness. Devotion to your work is what makes you live and work each day. Devotion to your work is what creates legends like Sachin Tendulkar in cricket. Devotion is what takes you from average to discovering your highest potential. Many people, like in Japan, never retire from their work because they found their ikigai to live, which keeps them alive for longer without getting tired of their work.
Devotion to your work is a spiritual practice that helps you connect with your soul. It instills a sense of purity in our work and lives. And it encourages us to live each day with greater contentment rather than just waiting and living for weekends.
I hope everyone finds work that gives them a sense of spirituality and life .
Beautiful message. It reminds us that life shouldn’t be just about waiting for weekends. When we work with passion and devotion, like Sachin Tendulkar, work itself becomes meaningful and fulfilling.
I believe it should be a balance of both. Loving your work is important, but weekends give us the time to recharge, reflect, and spend quality time with family and ourselves. A healthy balance helps us stay productive and motivated
Well said, ma’am; weekends are for recharging, reflecting, and spending more time with your loved ones. A healthy work-life balance is what makes life worthwhile.
It is a beautiful thought when you think of people in a village in Japan who have found their “ ikigai “ and I wish this for everyone . But sadly the reality is not true and in a country like India where opportunities are less, no fixed minimum wages, where people are ready to do the same work in lesser amount than you , it is difficult to find ikigai . So in such situations, People often survive for a week so that they can live on the weekends. It is more environmentally triggered than personally .
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