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'Shikata ga nai' Poster, picture, metal print, paint by CHAN | Displate
"Shikata ga nai" is a Japanese phrase that translates to "it cannot be helped" or "nothing can be done about it" in English. This phrase embodies a viewpoint of acceptance, embodying the belief that some things are beyond our control. Rather than wasting energy on issues that cannot be changed, the "shikata ga nai" approach encourages individuals to accept and move on from the unchangeable. This way of thinking reflects a degree of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.
'Ikigai' Poster, picture, metal print, paint by CHAN | Displate
Ikigai is a Japanese concept that combines the words "iki" (生き), which translates to "life," and "gai" (甲斐), which is used to describe value or worth. Together, "ikigai" is interpreted as "the reason for being" or "the reason to wake up in the morning." It's a concept that reflects a person's sense of purpose in life, combining what you love, what the world needs, what you can be paid for, and what you're good at.