Many people thinks life is a race where you must be best at everything; but then, life is a race where you might not turn out to be the best. Sometimes, we crave much more of material things; then, the moment we achieve a thing, the race for the next one begins. Rarely do many individuals spare a minute to just sit back, relax and be grateful for all being achieved; instead of looking back at the distance they have covered, they stretch themselves cover the distance that remains. Hmm...this is what I refer to as "ambition of greed" (i.e. the opposite of contentment).
In most cases, people think that when they have achieved all they need for their dream lifestyle, they will be satisfied with what they have. Virtually no! Although, we are actually talking about being contented with what you have here but then, you can never be satisfied because we, human beings, are just like chicken/hen that always seek food anytime, anyday, anywhere, etc; rather, you apply wisdom in maximizing everything you have.
"Be content with what you have, rejoice in the way things come. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world🌎 belongs to you" - Lao Tzu.
Contentment is the only real wealth i.e. the greatest wealth is to live contented with the little you have. Contentment makes poor men rich, discontent makes rich men poor; contentment presents one from catching cold. Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace, happiness and joy in the world outside because the spirit of CONTENTMENT supersedes all of these and it IS IN YOU!
© pholarstarh