Hello beautiful people. Contentment is a state of being satisfied with what you have, where you are, and who you are. It's about embracing the present moment, without constantly striving for more.
Now, this doesn't mean you won't desire more; it's just coming to a place where you're not going above and beyond for things, and you're not willing to do whatever it takes, even if it's negative or illegal, to get what you want. Even the Bible says in 1 Timothy 6:6: "But godliness with contentment is great gain".
From personal experience, contentment is peaceful..you're actively working to better yourself and do something meaningful, but at the same time, you're okay with what you have at the moment while trusting God for more or better. The key is knowing the balance.
True happiness lies in contentment. Focus on what you have, not what's lacking. Cultivating gratitude for the little things, we often take things for granted, like having food to eat, clothes on our backs and shelter....we think these things are basic; meanwhile, they arere people out there who can't afford them.
For emphasis, contentment isn't about settling for less, it's about appreciating what you already have. It's a mindset shift that can bring joy and fulfilment to your life.
You may sit there and ask yourself, what is the true purpose or reason behind my decision to stay content? Why am I ready to stay happy with what I have even though it may seem as if it doesn't tally with what others have, even though it seems like life cheated you out on great things, that satisfaction in what you have and where you are is a beautiful realization that many people will never have in their lifetimes.
You have it and you should celebrate yourself for having it. It takes guts to acquire, it takes a brave mind to sustain it.
Selah.
