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A Virtues Moment:  Contentment

6/6/2018

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Is it possible to have Contentment in our daily life?  I believe it is, even in the midst of chaos, stress and anxiety.   Try this: take a deep breath or two; relax.  Lower your shoulders. Relax your fingers and toes.  Breathe in again and calm your mind.  Read this virtue card of Contentment.  Breathe it in, feel it.  Remember a time when you felt contentment.  What was it like?

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How can we find Contentment in troubled times?

Whenever I read this virtue card, I am hopeful.  I can reflect on each line and remember how to be content.  I have experienced contentment.  But how can I bring it into my daily life, in the midst of stress and anxiety?  See if these ways are helpful to you.
 
  • Read the card again, line by line, and slowly.
  • Read it out loud, if you can.
  • Reflect on each line and visualize, remember, or imagine what that was like.
  • Feel the emotion of each experience you have had with Contentment or what you would like to have.  Take your time and feel it.
  • Write down two or three things you are grateful for right now.
  • Read the Practice of Contentment and the affirmation at the bottom of the card, out loud.
  • Breathe it in and accept this virtue in your life.
  • When you get stressed, remember those feelings and choose to go to Contentment.
We can be Responsible AND stand for Justice AND find Contentment in our lives. It's not either/or.  Moderation also helps!

Have a beautiful day!
Betsy​​​​​​​

Thank you, Linda Kavelin-Popov, for writing these beautiful Virtues Reflection Cards. Order them at https://virtuesshop.com/  Also available as an app at www.virtuescards.org
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