Contentment means embracing a sense of satisfaction and sufficiency.
Contentment sees the cup half full,
the beauty and bounty that are available to us.
It allows us to take pleasure in what we have
and what we are,
even life's simplest offerings.
It frees us from envy and longing and so makes us generous.
Although contentment is influenced by external circumstances,
it is an internal attitude and can be cultivated no matter what our situation.
Contentment looks for the riches that can be found amidst poverty
and the small marvels that can be found in the most dire conditions.
It is the close kin of gratitude and wonder.