Lately, a lot of people have told me I look very happy. Like genuinely happy. It's funny when you think about it, because it made me wonder what I looked like before.
Did I look sad, or mad, or maybe even confused? I don't know, but whatever I looked like then, I must appear to be happier now!
I actually have been so perplexed by this that I started to dissect my happiness from my sadness, and I came to an amazing conclusion. I realized I am not one OR the other. What I've actually found is contentment.
Contentment is in fact a "state of happiness" but it also is described by the word satisfaction.
I truly believe that when you become content in life, you've found a new space of peace that you haven't felt before, or maybe you haven't felt in a very long time.
I've also discovered that contentment is a place you come to, not an emotion you feel.
In this place, you find safety, clarity and for the first time, yourself.
Contentment shines a light on who you really are. It lives in a world of no offense, bitterness or anger. {That's not to say you'll never feel those things,} but when you're truly content, the annoyances that once fed your flame, no longer carry any kindling.
And let's not forget that there was probably a long, hard journey to get here, and a journey usually is defined by some hard times. Finding peace, usually requires some trials.
As I sit here thinking about my own hard times and trials and then I look at my family photos I obviously notice how things have changed, but I have a choice. Instead of dwelling on that change, I find myself at rest and content knowing that this is a beautiful life I've created.
So whatever journey it is that you are on today, I truly hope that you'll stay the course during the hardest of times because one day, when you come to the place of contentment, you'll look back and be thankful that you kept your eyes focused forward.
I promise, it will be worth it when you get here!
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