Ikigai (生き甲斐) is a Japanese term that roughly translates to " a reason for being " or " a reason to wake up in the morning . " It’s a beautiful and profound concept that sits at the intersection of four key elements: What you love (your passion)
When Success Feels Uncomfortable: The Hidden Cost of Impostor Syndrome and the Upper Limit Problem
Art by Victoria Glinka You’d think reaching a new level of success would feel like
celebration. Relief. Confidence.
But sometimes, it doesn’t. Sometimes it feels like… discomfort. Guilt. Self-doubt.
A subtle urge to downplay your win or move the goalpost before you even catc…
Sisyphus and the Art of Finding Joy in the Repetitive
We live in a world obsessed with goals, endless checklists, five-year
plans, visions of "success" that shimmer like distant mirages. But
what if happiness isn't found at the summit of achievement, but rather in the
quiet steadiness of presence? What if joy res…
About Me
- Evan (Yvonne) Mu
- An Iraqi\Canadian Writer, Journalist, Artist Feminist & LGBTQ+ Activist. Lives in Toronto, ON
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