Contentment

Contentment is almost considered a dirty word. Contentment is viewed as akin to laziness, settling and giving up. It is seen as unambitious and weak. Its not.

Contentment is a mountain so steep and so treacherous that most never reach its summit. Do a quick Google search for the definition of the word and you will find:

• A virtue to be actively cultivated in order to free the mind from the effects of pleasure and pain
• Characterized by peace of mind
• Neuro-physiological experience of satisfaction and being at ease in one’s situation

So next time you are feeling content, relax & savor the moment. Think about the situation you are in and commit it to memory – it contains the key to your peace of mind. And we all know peace of mind is far harder to achieve than fame, fortune, marriage and status.