What Does the World Need From Me?
a valuable question to ask
The term ikigai refers to a Japanese concept of what gives a person reason for living. One of its core questions is: what does the world need from me? I feel this is a question we don’t often ask ourselves, but should. What is something I can solely contribute to the world? What unique skill set do I bring to the table? What is truly needed by society from me?
A deep dive on who you are and your potential is needed before tackling this question. Journaling can be a useful tool for scratching past the surface and getting closer to your core. You may be surprised what you find. Asking loved ones and those closest to you can also help you obtain a better picture of yourself. They may find an angle of yourself you would have never considered. As for your potential, this is something you should already have a deeper awareness of. This ties back to the dreams you had when you were a child and how you envisioned your future self to be.
Once a better sense of yourself has been reached, a purpose can crafted. This purpose is yours and yours alone. It must be customised to your being and aligned with your essence. Only you can compose your purpose. One healthy ingredient is that it serves others in some capacity. A purpose that only benefits you will only take you so far. Remember, what does the world need from you? How can society most benefit from your gifts?
Now with your purpose in hand, you must go out into the world and realize it. You cannot remain dormant with your meaning in life. Get to work. Develop the skills needed to bring your purpose into fruition. Connect with the right people who can propel you. Find the right setting where you can do your best work. Pinpoint the ideal partner that will make your purpose come to life.
The stakes could not be higher. The world is waiting for you to become active and solve a problem no one else can solve. It needs you. Rise to the occasion. Be the best version of yourself and do the work no one else can do. There will never be an opportune time to begin, so might as well get started today. Do not hesitate and work with deliberation as well as intention. The world is waiting.