Content

Sometimes things happen in life that make us really wonder...why. And we are given the opportunity to contemplate what that answer might be because it isn't written on the wall or in the stars or anywhere in plain sight. Sometimes in that moment of pondering, the answer that comes is this: there is no why. At least not right now.  And while that is hard to accept, sometimes having an answer is even harder because we take responsibility rather harshly. And whether or not we can answer that why question, the important thing is that we trust that God can and will when the time is right. Meanwhile, answer-less, confused, and even distraught one of the best remedies (besides good music, laughter, movement...) is the classic practice of counting our blessings and finding contentment. Because it is there if you look for it. It is all around when we just open our eyes.

When we make the choice to be content, we see what we have, not what we lack. We feel alive and in the moment, not trapped by another dead end. In short, when we choose contentment, we feel happy.

I want to feel happy, so I'm making that choice.

How about you?