To wonder what the bloody secret to contentment is?

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AIBU to wonder if contentment exists and if so, how do you damn well get it?

You meet some people who just seem so content with their lives in general and appear to be able to enjoy all the great things and not be overly bothered by the bad. They are often not those who have the most in a material sense, but seem to be so happy with what they do have IYSWIM. I would LOVE to be like that, but I'm just a discontent and dare I say it, jealous person. I hate being like that, but wonder if that's just me, the way I am.

So, all those who are content with their lot. What's the secret? Is it just a mind set which you either have or not?

Already - My son and I are reading this book^^ its been recommended to him for his stress levels, and I reckon it can do me no harm at all!

The above is a lecture delivered by Prof Mark Williams who wrote the book on mindfulness linked to above. He was speaking at the School of Life.

Thank you whitecloud.

It's a strange road, for sure, and just when I think I'm all out of strength, I find another little pocketful of it somewhere. :)

Bastarddog, (sorry late to this thread) but thank you, your post made me smile on a day when I find myself wishing for time to hurry along because life feels so devoid of contentment right now.