Explore Spirituality Dr. Ken Mogi, The Way of Nagomi
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Jan 13, 2023 Neuroscientist Ken Mogi discusses Nagomi, harmony in disagreements, finding purpose through mindfulness, embracing imperfection, aging gracefully, and the five pillars of Nagomi in this insightful and enlightening podcast.
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Nagomi: Harmony Even With Disagreement
- Nagomi means balance and harmony, including with people you disagree with.
- Ken Mogi says this harmony counters echo chambers and underlies many Japanese concepts like ikigai.
Ikigai: Purpose Within Your Circumstances
- Ikigai is finding purpose within your actual circumstances rather than chasing external success.
- Mogi emphasizes small daily joys as valid sources of life purpose.
Act On Purpose Despite How You Feel
- Know your immediate purpose, accept your feelings, then act to fulfill the purpose.
- The Morita method encourages doing required actions despite not feeling like it to achieve balance.