Contentment

The word contentment is a beautiful word. But underneath it can be subtle and cutting. He states that every person has a space, and that this space can be full, or dramatically empty. Our word is based on the certainty that this secret space is connected with the immediate movements of the mood; but also with the way of being, more in the long term. Faced with this panorama, the strategy frequently implemented consists in struggling with the poorly disguised hope of finding material to fill the container. However, they say that this strategy is not exactly smart, that it produces illusions, that it quickly becomes a source of enmity and injustice. The opposite strategy is to settle in order to be happy: that is, to reduce the boundaries of expectations. It is a thousand-year-old way, and they say it brings sure results. But... what about the desire that broadens the heart? Furthermore, it is necessary to think about how to orient this reduction of borders. That is, whether being satisfied means giving up on life, or whether it is just the opposite: finding more strength to live a good life. In other words, looking happiness in the face is important because it encourages us to shape the inner container. From this point of view, being happy is an art. Therefore, it is a chance to build something that lasts.


Fabio Arduini
NP May 2024