Ikigai Pillar 3: Harmony and Sustainability

So far we use kaizen and kodawari to start small with high standards in the details in the things we do. Next is acceptance and releasing yourself. This is Wabi Sabi choosing to accept your imperfections and use them to define how wonderfully different you are. And now harmony and sustainability.   One of the great things you’ll notice when are flowing in your ikigai is that things you do come together with harmony and sustainability.    Harmony - an agreement or concord forming a pleasing and consistent whole.    Sustainability focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. I think of it as being a perpetual state or system where needs are met without constant outside influences.    In relationships, I think of this scripture: “It’s better to have a partner than go it alone. Share the work, share the wealth. And if one falls down, the other helps, But if there’s no one to help, tough! Two in a bed warm each other. Alone, you shiver all night. By yourself you’re unprotected. With a friend you can face the worst. Can you round up a third? A three-stranded rope isn’t easily snapped.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 MSG   But overall my favorite scripture would be: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 NKJV