The Art of Contentment

March 7th, 2007 • Related • Filed Under


When Bob and I married almost 9 years ago, one of my married co-workers gave us a lovely wedding card.

The sentiment said “Wishing you moments of bliss and hours of contentment.”

Now, many years later I understand the sentiment. But at the time I was disturbed by it.

“She only wishes us moments of bliss?”

Dr. Lee Blakwell, one of my mentors once said “Contentment is underrated.”

In all great religions, we are invited to be content with what it is - and as we do so - the blessings keep coming.

My big goal this year is to allow myself to be content - to enjoy my life as it is and to enjoy the blessings that keep coming day after day, month after month.

The Exclusive Members Program has been a source of great joy and blessing for me this year. And with my new partnership with the amazing practice-building coach Juliet Austin, I anticipate this next year will bring even more joy.

I’d love to hear what you think about the “art of contentment.” Is is something you seek? Is it something you allow yourself to be? If you’d like to share please leave your thoughts, feelings and comments at http://buildyourtherapypractice.com/casey/archives/45/

Until we meet again…

Love and blessings to you,

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  1. Comment by Brenda C., LMFT on 8 March 2007:

    Hi Casey,
    I agree that contentment is underrated. I used to strive for contentment. Then I noticed that I tend to make big, positive changes when things are shaken up a bit. I am content in my marriage, which is interspersed with blissful moments. (!!) With work—I’m not content with a run of the mill therapy practice—which is why I joined your practice building program. I now strive for “contentment with an edge”. The Laws of Attraction have helped me embrace change, your program, a paradigm shift, and a networking group. In the midst of so much change, I am feeling increased pride which creates more contentment and a “match” with the business woman I want to be and the one I am becoming. Bleessings,
    Brenda

  2. Comment by Jasmin on 8 March 2007:

    Casey,
    You are right on!
    The law of attraction states that like attracts like. If you are content, than you will attract more of contentment related experiences.
    If you are frustrated, angry, etc, then you are giving out negative vibrations onto the universe and apparently get more of the same.
    Watch the movie Secret to learn more of law of attraction.
    Jasmin

  3. Comment by Ann on 8 March 2007:

    I think we have to allow ourselves to be content. Our culture promotes constant striving and seeking. We are also taught that you have to buy things to be content. For me, I am learning to seek contentment. It is a process that allows me to interact with clients in a new productive way.

  4. Comment by Karen on 9 March 2007:

    The best source of contentment I have found is to simply “be” in the moment, whether I am in the shower, sitting with a client or snorkeling off the coast of the Mexican Riveria. Being here now. Ekhart Tolle has a great book on the Power of Now.

    The practice in learning to be has best been developed for me through the art of meditation. In fact, when I meditate regularly, I find that the meditation becomes my marketing plan, my conflict resolution and my problem solving. It seems that the forces of conflict float away the more I take time to be centered. That said, I still fall out of the practice from time to time - such as lately. So, your message this month was a good reminder for me!

    Thanks for spurring me on,

    Karen

  5. Comment by Edie Olaughlin on 15 March 2007:

    In this frantic world taking a moment to enjoy the moment itself is a free gift to give myself. Thank you for reminding me that contentment is truly the goal.

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