"A higher rate of urgency does not imply ever-present panic, anxiety, or fear. It means a state in which complacency is virtually absent."
-John P. Kotter
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
Undeniably, these are urgent times. Question:
Are you content or complacent? …Think about that for a moment...
Joshua Becker makes this distinction between the two (becomingminimalist.com)
Contentment is to be happy with what you have and find satisfaction in your present circumstances.
Complacency is being unsatisfied with how your life is in the moment but still being unwilling to make changes to improve your situation.
In your present situation, what is not bringing you the satisfaction it once did? Sit with this question until you come up with an answer...
Contentment: How to Find This Unmistakable Freedom
(by JOSHUA BECKER becomingminimalist.com)
1. Practice gratitude: It is impossible to develop contentment without gratitude—they are inseparable. And a grateful person is one who has learned to focus on the good things in their life, not the things they lack.
2. Take control of your attitude: A person who lacks contentment in their life will often engage in “when and then thinking” – “when I get _______, then I will be happy.” Instead, take control of your attitude. Remember, your happiness is not reliant on the acquisition of any possession. Your happiness is based solely on your decision to be happy—this may be one of the most important life lessons you can ever learn.
3. Break the buying habit: Material possessions will never fully satisfy the desires of your heart (that’s why discontent always returns). The next time you recognize discontentment surfacing in your life, refuse to give into that bad habit. Instead, commit to better understand yourself and why the lack of that item is causing discontent. Only after you intentionally break this thinking will true contentment begin to surface.
4. Stop comparing yourself to others: We tend to compare the worst of what we know about ourselves to the best assumptions we make about others. You are unique. You are special. Your life is different. And it’s always better that way. Prioritize learning how to stop comparing yourself to others.
5. Help others: When you begin helping others, sharing your talents, time and money, you will find yourself learning to be content. The practice will give you a finer appreciation for what you own, who you are, and what you have to offer.
6. Be content with what you have, never with what you are: Never stop learning, growing, or discovering. Take pride in your personhood and the progress that you have made, but never become so content that you cannot find room for improvement. Contentment is not the same as complacency. As soon as you stop growing, you start dying.
"Don't let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth... don't let that get swallowed up by the great chewing complacency" -Aesop
How will you cultivate contentment and peace of mind? What are you willing to do..?
Don’t miss your opportunity. Be intentional. Encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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References:
Contentment: How to Find This Unmistakable Freedom
Vanzant, Iyanla; Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color. Atria, New York, NY 2020.
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