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IKIGAI: Your Reason to Live

"The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for." (Fyodor Dostoyevsky)

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Annette Payne
Feb 24, 2025
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The other day, I sat with myself, reflecting on life - where I've been, what I've done, and where I’m going. I realized that, in many ways, I have already lived the life I once dreamed of.

I always wanted to teach, and I did. Now, in my new country, I hope to start again. I dreamed of being a radio presenter since I was eight, and in my early thirties, I…

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