Ikigai: Mission

Inspired by the Japanese practice “Ikigai” stemming from the belief that the sum of many small joys in the everyday results in a more fulfilling life and a reason for being. 

Through small gestures of color, this work explores how all of the little joys we find in our daily life is what makes it worth living. They are surrounded in gold leaf, representing the high worth of such joys when added together.

Working on this series has reminded me to pay more attention to the small joys in my own life, so in creating these pieces, I’ve become even more aware of all the little things that are me happy.

What do you love? What is important for you to share with the world? How can you blend those together?

Discovering your mission is a journey of finding what truly excites you, what brings fulfillment, and what aligns with your passions, talents, and values.

Embrace the process. Try new things. Welcome detours. It’s okay to start fresh, to step back from things that no longer align with the better person you are growing into. 

Your mission is that beautiful blend of your passions, talents, and values, coming together to create something extraordinary and propel you forward.

24" x 48" Acrylic and Gold Leaf on Canvas