The Taoist teacher Lao Tzu once said, “Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” Indeed, fostering a state of contentment is fundamental to a happy and peaceful life.
For many people, though, a feeling of contentment is difficult to maintain and not frequently experienced. The content we consume, the comparisons we make, and the notions we’ve developed throughout our lives can all lead us to pine away for something more, better, bigger, finer, greater, etc. It’s one thing to aim for certain goals in life, but another entirely to endlessly strive without being able to enjoy and be satisfied with what is.
