A major weakness with humans is his lasting discontent. Through this alone he remains ever unhappy. There is no limit to covetousness; the more one gets the more covetousness grow. He alone is supremely happy, whose mind remains contented under all circumstances.
The mind of a man who is not contented can never get concentrated. It ever remains distracted and restless. Especially during this time Pandemic which has not just affected the physical health of people but created havoc on the mental and emotional health of the people. The purpose of this article is how to remain calm and emotionally stable during adversity. Below are some quotes on life and contentment. I am confident that all seekers of real happiness and on the path of true spirituality would find these writings immensely helpful and valuable.
# "A contented heart is a calm sea amid all storms." Anonymous
# "Health is the greatest gift, contentment is the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship."Buddha
# "Life is so Impermanent that it's not about somebody else or things around me, It's about knowing you are completely alone in this world and being content inside." K.D.Lang
# "Man falls from the pursuit of the ideal plain living and high thinking, the moment he wants to multiply his daily wants. Man's happiness lies in contentment." Mahatma Gandhi
# "There is no austerity equal to a balanced mind, and there is no happiness equal to contentment, there is no disease like covetousness and no virtue like mercy." Chanakya
# "Contentment is the only real wealth." Alfred Nobel
# "One who neither hates nor desires the fruits of his activities is known to be always renounced. Such a person, free from all dualities, easily overcomes material bondage and is completely liberated." Bhagavad Gita
# "Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have." Buddha
# "Happiness is not a goal...... it's a by-product of a life well lived." Eleanor Roosevelt
# "At some point, you gotta let go, and sit still and allow contentment to come to you." Elizabeth Gilbert
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