We see lots of messages in the workplace and on billboards and social media that are supposed to make us feel good or challenge us to be better and strive for something more.

Lots of inspirational posters and sayings to . . .
Lots of motivational posters and sayings to . . .
Lots of advice calling for something inside to move us to . . .

Most of what we’re told boils down to searching for something
– more than where we are,
– more than what we have,
– even more than who we are.

Most of what we think to achieve greatness starts with
– not accepting now
– pushing for something different
– reaching for more
– discontent with the present a prerequisite for future success.

We hear and say the promise of happiness when . . . (Everybody has their list.)
That is nearly universal in each of us.
That is universally reinforced by everything around us.
And it is flawed, because . . .

Does that promise for happiness someday, also promise contentment along with it someday ?
Happiness someday ?
? Contentment ? someday ?
How about today ?

Doesn’t this whole idea have a built-in drive for more and more and more ?
And then what—more ?
What in the world does all the motivation/inspiration in the world offer, or even mention, about contentment ?
(Notice all the ?’s)
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You see, contentment counts only with contentment now.
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True success, true happiness, true satisfaction—any blessings in life start with contentment.
All energy spent without that starting point is a wasted dream.
A foundation of contentment frees up more energy to do more, without waste.

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