RANDOM | FICTION | DRABBLE

Ikigai — The Sticky Notes

A Drabble

Mehak Adlakha
The Live. Love. Laugh. Pub
2 min readAug 25, 2024

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Random Drabble Challenge Word: flower

Genre: self-help

Google suggests: The self-help genre contains nonfiction books written with the intention of instructing the reader on how to solve a problem or improve an area of their life or providing other guidance.

This story contains a Drabble.

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In the crowded room, she felt alone, her mind tangled in overwhelming anxiety. “My mind is draining, and the life in me is dying,” she confided.

Her friend, a beacon of kindness, introduced her to ‘Ikigai’.

The profound wisdom became reminders on sticky notes, now decorating her living room. Each note was a whisper of purpose, guiding her through anxious moments.

As she embraced this newfound clarity, life began to bloom like a flower, its petals unfolding with vibrant promise.

With each passing day, she found herself more at peace, nourished by the simple joy of living a lively life.

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Mehak Adlakha
The Live. Love. Laugh. Pub

26 | Owner of 'The Live. Love. Laugh. Pub' | Software Engineer @ Microsoft, India | Life Enthusiast and Tech Explorer | I promote positivity and knowledge.