First and foremost, I hope you are having a great day. Okay, let’s get into it. I have been in deep thought about contentment. I believe that there is a divine connection between contentment and joy. I have been in seasons in my life where I wanted more. More for myself, more from those around me, more financial stability, more fulfillment in relationships, and even more in my spiritual relationship. I was just discontent all around. I could not see the beauty in life, and honestly, I did not really see the point of it all, except to maybe struggle in some way or suffer. Until I was in a new season in my life, and for the first time, I felt this deep sense of contentment. Like that peace that surpassed all understanding; yea, like that. Nothing in my life was perfect, and honestly, even at this moment, there are still many things I desire from life. Yet, I have remained in a place of contentment and it was not until then that I began to experience true joy. Not fleeting happiness or dopamine hits. I really have a deep sense of contentment and now a deep sense of joy. Being content does not mean there are no other goals I would like to obtain or other things I desire from life, but I have this deep passion within my being that if I receive nothing else, if I never love again, if I don’t accomplish another goal; I am satisfied with my life and exactly what I have currently. I don’t know about y’all, but constantly looking into tomorrow instead of sitting right here in today is so draining and depressing, if I can be quite honest. I began to just be thankful for what I have right now. The ability to get up and go as I please, mobility of my limbs, being in my right mind, having a good heart with pure intentions, being good to those around me, loving unconditionally and not seeking anything in return, and most of all having a clear conscience and truly being able to live with myself and love who I see when I look into the mirror each day.

Matthew 6:34 “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes."

There are so many things I wish I could go back and change. I did not always show up in the best way in the lives of those around me and those who are no longer within my orbit, yet I am content with it all. I know that there is a reason for it all, even if I do not understand. I think it is less about achieving things, but it truly is about the journey. I believe the journey is less about what occurs but more about becoming. Becoming who we ought to be in the end. I pray that life goes a bit easier on you. I pray that you move forward anyway. I pray you would stop staring at yesterday with a broken heart and stop trying to peer into tomorrow with an anxious heart. I pray that you would see today as beautiful. Even if things are not how you hoped they would be. You have the cards of your life in your hand, and remember you can pick up more, put some down, and trade others. You have more options than you can actually see right now. I pray that you keep getting back up. Let us experience joy and contentment today, not when we have finally achieved specific accomplishments or life goals.