Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are.
When you realise there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more! Your desire can never be satisfied.
But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself: “Oh yes, I already have everything that I really need.” Trade your expectation for appreciation and the world around you changes instantly. Remember: content people don’t always have the best of everything. They make the best of everything. Contentment is not the fulfilment of what you want, but the realisation of what you already have. It unlocks the fullness of life; it turns what we have to enough; it turns denial into acceptance; chaos to order; confusion to clarity. It turns a meal into a feast; a house into a home; a stranger into a friend.
Contentment makes sense of our past, brings peace for the day, and creates a vision for tomorrow. Remember: happiness is not about getting what you want; it is about enjoying what you have. Do not spoil what you have by constantly desiring what you don’t have. Don’t forget that what you actually have now was once among the things you only hoped for.
If outside validation is your only source of nourishment, you will hunger for the rest of your life. Nobody gets everything they want. There will always be something. New problems continue to arise in life. Instead of striving for perfection, strive for contentedness.
Find a way to be happy with what you already have and you’ll always have exactly what you need.
I wish you a very Good Morning. Have a day of contentment.
With permission from Azad Iqbal, Barrister from Lincoln’s Inn, London; he is a renowned Poet and an accomplished Musician.
Very true. A lovely message.
Lovely reiteration! Thanks for sharing.
Loved reading this very beautiful and inspiring article. Gratitude is a powerful force, the more we thank life the more life gives us to be thankful for.Being content and happy with the blessings life has showerd me with gives me a sense of peace and happiness, though life hasnt always gone as planned but every challenge has taught me something valuable and i have learnt to keep moving forward being less greedy and being more grateful and Thankful.
This is beautifully written and resonates deeply. Contentment truly shifts our perspective—making us realize that happiness often lies not in acquiring more, but in valuing what we already have. Striving for contentment instead of perfection reminds us that fulfilment comes from within.
Thank you for sharing this inspiring message.
These posts have tremendous depth for those who are willing to read, absorb, reread and assimilate the simplicity and depth of Azad’s posts.
Please keep communicating such important life messages as it adds tremendous value to the way we can plan for the future.