I would like to know how many people can say they are truly content. Not just moments of happiness or even a week or a month....but consistently happy. I could be wrong, but it seems like these people are few and far between, if they even exist at all.
What is it that creates a feeling of contentment? Money, fame, success, that special someone, God? I know many people who say it's God or Faith. And while I think having faith can definitely bring periods of joy and give us a reason to "keep on keeping on"...I cannot say for sure if it creates consistent happiness.
I consider myself spiritual in nature and someone who has faith, and there are times when I can let go of the things I want or feel will bring me contentment. This seems to bring a sense of joy to my life, sometimes for weeks at a time. Inevitably though, I go back to searching again and come up short of consistent contentment...
Maybe I just do not have enough faith... Or could it be that some people are just pre-disposed to be happier in general? While for others, it seems like its a constant chase for something that is an elusive dream.
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I don't know that I want consistent contentment. I like that I feel uphappy sometimes because for me it is a reality check. I think I'd lose gratitude if I was content all the time. Acceptance, yes, I wish I could accept things. In fact if I accepted life as it is more, I'd probably be happier. But I like the path I am on now. I am grateful that the rollercoaster has slowed down. But I still like to ride, you know?
I like that...the lows do make me grateful for the highs...
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