Today I Am Content
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Will I ever reach the point where I'll be perfectly content with my life? Probably not since I still have dreams and goals that I want to pursue in the next few years or maybe until I die. But that doesn't mean I can't find little bursts of "I am content" feelings every once in a while.
I can find contentment in
... not having to set an alarm clock during the weekends
...discovering a new coffee shop in my neighborhood
...finding a bookshelf that can finally fit all my books
...being able to do non-work stuff in the middle of a work week
...living a slow and soft life after decades of being a workaholic
I can say I am content with my life right now even though it is hardly perfect. I am content because this life is temporary and I am looking to the eternal.
Reaching this point took years of attitude adjustment, learning to enjoy the simple things, developing an attitude of gratitude, practicing mindfulness and living in the moment. It also involves letting go of emotional (and physical) baggage and some dreams that may never be fulfilled.
So if you’re not feeling content with your life now, try to examine if you need to change your circumstances or if it’s your attitude that needs a little tweaking. It may involve having to make painful decisions or it may be you just need to get a different point of view.
IF YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING:
Create a sketch or drawing or list of what a perfect day looks like for you.
JOURNALING PROMPT:
What are things that you would like to add and/or remove from your life in order to reach a level of contentment that you're content with?
