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A
funny thing happened in Sunday school a few
weeks ago. The teacher asked, ???How many of you
are content in your lives???? In a class of about
40 middle-aged people, I was the only one who
raised my hand.
I wondered, ???Did I misunderstand
the question???? Everyone was looking at me and I
found myself on the defensive. How silly that I
should need to defend my feelings and myself.
They should be defending why they are
not.
Content,
according to the dictionary means: satisfied
Content does not mean I have no
problems, or I am rich and live in the lap of
luxury. No, no, no! I do have problems; many of
them just like everyone else. Some are small;
some are large and burdening. I am by no means
wealthy, and I work very hard. My life is far
from perfect, however, I feel
content.
I
am content with who I am and what I have. I have
a wonderful husband, three great kids, three
delightful dogs, and a terrific group of good
friends. I love my home; it is not a mansion,
just a simple comfortable home. My husband has a
good job and I work part time at an alternative
high school. I stay busy with many hobbies such
as quilting, cross-stitch, decorating, and
embroidery. It may sound dull to you, but it is
shear heaven for me.
Life
is what you make of it. If one is constantly
looking for something bigger and better to come
along, they will never be content. It is all how
you look at things. Maybe
you should look at things through my eyes.
Content, and yes, satisfied. That is not to be
confused with settling. I am not settling! I am
very happy, extremely content, and yes, I am
satisfied.
Carol Brosowske
cab2821@comcast.net |
