Ikigai is a Japanese concept that combines the terms iki, which means “life” or “alive”, and gai, meaning “value” or “benefit.”. When combined, it means “a reason for being.” I was drawn to this concept because of the parts that comes together to create this beautify imagery that we all can relate to in all walks of life. When you forget your why, you get lost in the midst of all the chaos. Finding your ikigai can be as easy as just stopping yourself throughout the day and asking yourself: why am I doing this?