Life Issues With Ore Debby ■ 45 ~ OUR INSATIABLE DESIRES
Hello beautiful people. We often hear that we should strive for more, chase our dreams relentlessly, and constantly seek to improve our lives, especially in our present economy.
While there's nothing wrong with setting goals and working towards them, it's important to understand the profound beauty of contentment.
Contentment is the state of being happy with what you have and satisfied with what you have achieved while not settling down or feeling like you have arrived.
When you think about all you are grateful for, hopefully you feel a sense of contentment. If not, have another go at it, relax where you are and then you'll feel contentment. Contentment isn't an excited kind of happy, it's more like a peaceful ease of mind.
Contentment is not about settling for less or giving up on your dreams. Neither is it the absence of ambition but a harmonious balance which allows us to recognize our worth appreciate the simple joys in life and find peace within.
It's the ability to say, "I have enough, and I am enough."
So, what are the things we can do to help us embrace contentment in our lives?
There are many things a person can do and some of them may feel mundane but they are necessary for the improvement of lives.
Here are a few you should try out:
Practice Gratitude
We should begin by counting our blessings and if we can, name them one by one. Take a few minutes each day to reflect on the things we have and be grateful for them. It can be something as simple as the caressing warmth of the sun on your face, a loved one’s smile, or the fact that you are alive. Gratitude shifts our focus from what we lack to what we have, nurturing our ability to thrive in contentment.
Embrace the Present
We often find ourselves living in the past which is mostly filled with regrets or living the future which can be filled with anxiety, we do not live enough in the present. Stop looking back at what would have been, could have had and stop worrying about what should be, or what your ambitions could turn out to be, embrace the here and now because contentment thrives in the present.
Quit Comparison
Too often we compare ourselves to others in a surefire way that breeds unhealthy competition, leads to depression and that diminishes our contentment. Forgetting that everyone's journey is unique. We should learn to focus on our paths, our progress, and our values, these strengthen the art of contentment.
Be kind to yourself
Treat yourself with kindness and compassion especially when you are going through a rough patch, the same way you’re kind to that friend that you see struggling. Being patient with our mistakes, recognizing our imperfections, and practicing self-forgiveness are crucial elements of self-love which helps in achieving contentment.
Cultivate the habit of giving
We always hear “There is joy in giving to others,” what makes it joyful? The feeling that we have enough to even share with another.
But can it be said that we truly have enough? The answer is No! So, whether it's our time, words, skills, or resources, simple acts of kindness not only benefit those receiving but also fill our hearts with a sense of fulfilment and contentment.
In this present society of ours where success is often measured by achievements and possessions, always remember “Contentment is the antidote to our insatiable desires and a propeller towards a happy life.”
A happy life is a life that practices contentment on a daily basis!