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".. as you become curator of you own contentment, you will learn to embrace the gentle yearnings of your heart...

Believe in yourself."  (~Sarah Ban Breathnach "Simple Abundance")

How does one become the curator of their own contentment?

Contentment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia via kwout

Not that I know anything about the Grace to You website, but I find this rather encouraging:

"Contentment comes from learning that God is sovereign not only by supernatural intervention, but also by natural orchestration. And what an incredible orchestra it is! Appreciate the complexity of what God is doing every moment just to keep us alive. When we look at things from that perspective, we see what folly it is to think we can control our lives. When we give up that vain pursuit, we give up a major source of anxiety.

 

Paul was content because he had confidence in the providence of God. That confidence, however, never led him to a fatalistic “It doesn’t matter what I do” attitude. The example of Paul’s life throughout the New Testament is this: Work as hard as you can and be content that God is in control of the results."

Leo, of Zenhabits.net, shares these tips, from Slow Down Now, on how to Slow Down and Enjoy Life:

Slow Down … to Enjoy Life | Zen Habits via kwout

Ironically, number 10, in the above list, is:

Beginner's guide to slowing down via kwout

And this brings me right back to Simple Abundance, again, in thought..

My hour..

Contentment is not about being so happy, with everything, that you need no change.  It is not about not setting goals and wanting to do better.. it is just accepting that I can be responsible for my own emotions... no matter what they are..

it means wanting less.. and loving that..

and I can choose to be happy..

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