A gift given to a stranger, guest, or visitor as a sign of hospitality.
"She left a small xenium on the desk for every new hire — a handwritten card and a single good book."
Offering a xenium is mission work in miniature — generosity to people you do not yet know.
How this connects to your life purpose:
This word represents the mission aspect of Ikigai — what the world needs. Reflecting on this quality can help you understand what drives your sense of purpose and fulfillment.
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“In what ways could 'Xenium' help address what the world needs?”
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