Contentment

 When you can think of yesterday without regret and tomorrow without fear, you are near contentment.  Unknown

That’s my goal, and quite often, I feel it’s truth. It doesn’t simply happen for me; it’s taken a lot of work, and I expect I’ll keep working toward this goal for the rest of my life. It doesn’t seem to be one of those “one and done” things—it’s an ongoing process.

But what a fabulous goal it is! I’ve experienced both sides of this spectrum; crippling fear of what tomorrow will present, as well as overwhelming regret for actions taken and opportunities missed. I can confidently say that that is no place to find peace. 

The peace I’ve experienced has come from developing a very real relationship with a Power greater than myself, the Source of all, the Love, the Force, my Creator. It doesn’t matter what it’s called. It only matters that I remember. It matters that I see myself—everyone—as the Eyes, Ears, Hands, and Heart of the Divine. 

I’ve learned (and am still learning) that my path is my own. It intersects and sometimes joins with the paths of others, but it always continues for me alone. The wrong turns were lessons, which were mine to ignore or learn from. The twists and turns keep me guessing about where it’s headed, but the obstructions and detours keep me in the present.

Contentment is found in Today. That’s where you’ll find me.