Contentment IS Fulfillment

Some say that contentment is a bad thing; that it signifies settling somehow as if it's  throwing in the towel because nothing better will come along or there is no Prince Charming out there so you might as well settle for "Prince not-so-charming-but-he'll-do". Often people view contentment as falling short of happiness. I do not see it that way. AT ALL. There is no end to craving, so you MUST be content with what you have. You must acquire the contentment that comes with something or someone making you happy. If you keep thinking that better is out there, you will keep craving it, ,and it will continue to be elusive.  Contentment makes you feel complete. You feel full. This acceptance of the present is part of victorious living.  You can live simply and still live abundantly if you are content with your circumstances and the people in your life.  It's going to take more to kill someone (figuratively speaking) who is content and with peace of mind, than it is to kill someone who is distressed and forlorn. Strength is in the fortitude to be happy with the present.

Truth be told: Some days a tub of water looks big, sometimes the ocean seems tiny. The idea is to be content with both.