Finding contentment

Finding contentment

"When the sun rises, I go to work. When the sun goes down, I take my rest. I dig the well from which I drink. I farm the soil which yields my food. I share creation. Kings can do no more."

-- Chinese proverb

Do you sense the peace and contentment that can come from an appreciation of one’s place in the cosmos?

How do we get there with the complexities and pressures of our current lifestyles? Perhaps it’s a matter of becoming aware of what we truly have as opposed to what our egos believe we need. If we look closely, we may find that our ego ‘needs’ are just desires.

When you find yourself longing for something, stop and ask, "What is missing from my life? Is it a need? What are the essential qualities of what I seek? How can I experience that now?"

"If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot."

-- John Bunyan

"Try to be like the turtle -- at ease in your own shell."

-- Bill Copeland

Solane Star wrote:

"When the sun rises, I go to work. When the sun goes down, I take my rest. I dig the well from which I drink. I farm the soil which yields my food. I share creation. Kings can do no more."

-- Chinese proverb

Do you sense the peace and contentment that can come from an appreciation of one’s place in the cosmos?

I do! I am very at ease in my own shell these days. NOW is my creation point for the life I want to live. NOW is the perfect opportunity for gratitude. Contentment is a wonderful feeling ~ I highly recommend it :sng: