In our Ikigai Spotlight Series, writer and coach Tom Frengos shares how Ma (the Japanese art of pause), cross-cultural identity, and authenticity shape his evolving ikigai. From embracing impermanence to finding meaning in silence and nature, Tom shows that ikigai is not fixed but discovered through life’s pauses, uncertainties, and everyday beauty.

Embrace 2025 with Mogami Wellness's calendar—monthly Japanese mindfulness themes, calligraphy, and intention for a balanced, purposeful year