Comparison, Control and Contentment
The three syllable word contentment is a very simple word to say, but is not always the easiest word to live by. We live in a day and age where social media permits us to observe the lives of others and compare our life to others. There are about 2.3 million weddings a year, roughly 4 million babies born in the USA each year, and approximately 126 million people were employed in the year 2017. Weddings, babies and employment are all great things that bring joy, but what if you find yourself on the opposite side of the equation. What if this is not your year to be married, have babies or get that new job? Will you decide to dwell in comparison or envy because you can not control life course or will you choose content...