📝 Blog: The Journey Within and Beyond

Welcome to the written soul of Explore Ikigai —
A sacred space where words become bridges between pain and peace, purpose and presence.

This blog is not just a collection of wellness tips or travel tales.
It is a living manuscript — born from a life touched by deep love, profound loss, and a relentless search for meaning beyond success.

Having lost my beloved son to the silent battle of bipolar disorder, and chosen to live on with grace, this space is my offering —
to those walking with grief, to seekers of stillness, and to anyone who wants to grow wiser with time, not just older.

Each blog is a love letter — to your future self, to the soul of humanity, to the courage of continuing.

📚 The Ikigai Blog Library

Soul Scripts for a Meaningful Life

“Words are not just language — they are medicine.”

This is the beating heart of Explore Ikigai —
where wisdom walks hand in hand with wonder, and where your longing for a soulful, purposeful, and long life finds a companion.

These blogs are shaped by tears, moments of silence, and slow awakenings.
They are chapters of a personal and collective human journey.

💠 What You’ll Discover Here

Each blog is:

• Handcrafted with heart, not just skill

• Rooted in lived experience — from fasting to forgiveness

• An invitation to reflect, not rush

You’ll find:

• 🌿 Ancient longevity secrets simplified for modern living

• 🌏 Travel stories that heal the traveler, not just describe the destination

• 💓 Emotional recovery tools drawn from real-life pain

• 🔥 Productivity hacks that serve your purpose, not just performance

• 🧘‍♂️ Meditation and fasting journeys that sanctify struggle

• 🪶 Memoirs from the frontlines of love, loss, and life after loss

🕯️ For Whom Are These Words?

This blog library is a shelter for those who:

• Have lost someone and vowed to live more fully

• Are tired of noise and crave clarity

• Want to build a legacy, not just a lifestyle

• Believe the world needs soulful humans, not just “successful” ones

  ✨ Featured Categories

🌏 Life Vision & Ikigai

Timeless wisdom for a purpose-driven life — even beyond 100.

• “Designing a Hundred-Year Life”

• “Why Dying Young Is Not a Plan: Embracing Longevity with Courage”

• “From Survival to Serenity: My Journey Into Ikigai”

🧘 Wellness & Healing

Ancient rituals and modern practices for body, mind, and soul.

• “Olive Oil & Fermented Water: My Morning Longevity Ritual”

• “Fasting Like a Monk: A 72-Hour Transformation”

• “Healing Trauma with Breath and Stillness”

📿 Grief & Grace

Stories of loss turned into light.

• “A Letter to My Son in the Sky”

• “How We Chose to Travel Instead of Celebrate Dashain”

• “Grief as a Gateway to Awakening”

🌄 Pilgrimage & Purpose

Spiritual reflections from sacred journeys across Nepal, India, and beyond.

• “Walking the Footsteps of the Buddha”

• “In the Silence of Rara Lake, I Heard My Soul”

• “To Ogami Island, Where Ikigai Was Born”

💡 Legacy & Longevity

Wisdom for those building meaning after 50 — and serving humanity till 100.

• “My Life Timeline: Serving Humanity Until 100”

• “Designing a Family-Free, Festival-Free Path with Purpose”

• “When Age Becomes a Gift, Not a Burden”

🌿 Our Writing Philosophy

• Long-form, soulful reflections meant to be printed and read offline

• Literary, emotional, yet simple — for a global reader

• Inspired by real life, not curated perfection

• Designed for depth, not just clicks

✍️ If a Post Touches You...

· Share it with someone who may be silently searching

· Write to us — your story matters too

· Let these words guide, not just inform

💌 Submit Your Story

Have you walked through fire and found flowers?
Found peace after 50? Turned grief into growth?

Have you chosen love after loss?
Found your true calling after 50?
Turned pain into purpose?

We welcome guest stories from:

• Caregivers

• Pilgrims

• Peacebuilders

• Seekers who walk slow but deep

📧 Email us: contact@exploreikigai.com

🌍 Why This Blog Matters in Today’s World

In an age of constant noise and shallow scrolling, we believe in returning to the sacred slowness of reflection.
These pages are not just content — they are companions.
They walk beside the caregiver who just lost a spouse.
They sit with the seeker meditating in the mountains of Nepal.
They whisper hope to the parent who wakes up crying.
They remind you that healing takes time, and meaning is found in the pauses between breaths.

🕊️ From My Life to Yours: A Quiet Offering

As the founder of Explore Ikigai, my journey has been shaped by deep contrasts:

• The radiant joy of fatherhood

• The unfathomable grief of losing my son

• The still strength found in solitude, simplicity, and spiritual service

I didn’t create this space to become known.
I created it so you don’t feel alone — wherever you are, whatever your story.

🌐 Be Part of This Living Library

This isn’t just my story.
It is our collective journey toward peace, purpose, and presence.

📬 If a blog moves you, tell us how.
🖋️ If you have a story to share, write to us.
🤝 If you want to co-create a world filled with meaning, let’s walk together.

📧 Email: exploreikigai@gmail.com

You are not late.
You are right on time — for the life your soul has been patiently waiting for.

In the stillness of suffering, may you find your sacred strength.
In the pages of this blog, may you feel seen.