Content

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In a world where there are so many things we can have and are judged according to how much we possess, being content is quite a challenge. We have so many options to choose that can be ours which makes being satisfied with the things we already have difficult. We have one thing then we have the urge to get another, when making a choice to choose between two things, it takes us a long time to make a choice. Having things in our life is not a bad thing, its only when we base our entire happiness on them and forget to satisfied with the things our lives that a problem occurs. This is because we develop the idea of need, which means that everything that we see is something we must have in our lives even though we do not need them. Most of the things we die to have we can live without, but since we do not see the things we already  have and this means we strive to get more and more.

Content is something we need to survive a life where constantly need to possess thing. Being content means that you are satisfied with the things you have in your live and that you are appreciative of them. Being content helps us look at the positive things in our lives even if we are going through a difficult period. We realise that there are so many things in our lives that if one misfortune occurs, we have more to look forward to. It also helps realise that we are not worse off as there are others who are worse off.

Being content also removes the need to consume, helping us realise that we have things in our lives and do not need more. It means that we ho to the store, we can hold ourselves back because I do not need this and will buy it when I need it. We realise that we don't more than half the things want and that being content is not linked to consumption but gratitude  for the things we have. Being content is important because we realise that persoanl satisfaction is away from wants and needs but realising what we already have. This is an important thing to know as we will not be victims to trends and the desire to consume as we know that life is enjoyable without materials and possessing things.

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