How to Find Contentment

Today's ads are always proclaiming some new product that we supposedly need to make us happy and find contentment. True peace and contentment are still impossible to buy, but can be found if desired. You need motivation and dedication to find them.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Pursue a passion or interest. Nothing is more satisfying or promotes inner contentment than nurturing a passion or working on a craft. Whether it's music, a hobby or art, the soul is fed and contentment grows when you are creative.
2. Find contentment in nature. The earth is full of natural wonders that fill the soul with awe and lift the spirit. Achieving contentment can be as simple as gazing at the wonders of the stars at night or listening to the roar of the Niagara Falls.
3. Leave work behind and learn to play again. We are not meant to be working machines. Leave work at work. Spend time in a hobby, doing something you love and with those you love.
4. Look ahead, not back. Live life. Love others. Regrets are looking back at what could have been instead of finding joy in what was--and what will be.
5. Make goals and plans. Many people make life lists of things they want to see and do before they die. The simple lists are not morbid, but can motivate you to do things instead of waiting for things to happen.
6. Have faith. Medicine is finding more links between good health and recovery in connection with faith and prayer. The Apostle Paul's words are still good advice about being happy where you are: "For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content."—Philippians 4:11.

Tips & Warnings

• Worrying will only tie your stomach in knots. Contentment may be the secret to long life.