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areas, as well as people from other countries, take part in re-
covery efforts and rescue and relief activities, also impacts
people. In many cases, se eing people “give back” to others can
inspire them to give of themselves, which is an important factor
in the establishment of PIL/ikigai.
Conclusions
“The East Japan Enormous Earthquake” traumatized many
people, both physically and psychologically, and receiving war-
m-hearted support from friends and strangers has helped many
people deal with this disaster. The earthquake and the warm-
hearted support will provide people with a chance to consider
the meaning of one’s life and contribute to developing PIL/
ikigai as an effective technique for coping with stress.
Note
This manuscript was completed four months after the earth-
quake (July 10, 2011).
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