A Glimpse into Purpose Amidst Labor
Yesterday, during my daily morning walk near my house, I came across a remarkable sight. An elderly woman, bent with age, was engaged in strenuous field lab or on her farm under the scorching sunlight. Initially, I paid little attention to her activities, except for a fleeting thought about whether she should be working during the hottest hours of the day. However, the next morning, her image lingered in my mind, triggering a series of contemplations about her background, her life, and particularly her "Ikigai" – her reason for living. Then, I have convinced myself that its strenuous field labor must be part of her “Ikigai.”