This post reminds me of the Japanese concept of Ikigai. Ikigai translates as "reason for being" - why do you wake up every morning? You can actually complete a fun exercise by filling out terms in each of the following circles, and then viewing the intersection:
I personally find joy in counseling others - it's a combination of:
- What I love: being useful in advice, mentorship
- What I'm good at: One of my biggest skills is active listening
- What I can be paid for: Luckily, the economy rewards this skill
- What the world needs: I believe that the world can always benefit from advice and guidance
Yes, I came across this recently and I was so amazed by how the different aspects of our lives intersected so beautifully. Definitely a fun exercise :)
What a great exercise, thanks for sharing