"Being contented ought to mean in English, as it does in French, being pleased. Being content with an attic ought not to mean being unable to move from it and being resigned to live in it; it ought to mean appreciating all there is in such a position." Gilbert K. Chesterton
When I hear of one living in an attic, Anne Frank immediately comes to mind. Her famous diary gives us a glimpse into the soul of this remarkable teenager. One of my favorite quotes is from Miss Frank: "I don't think of all the misery, but of all the beauty that still remains."
The secret to contentment is to be fully present in the moment, to savor life as it is today. Once you learn to be content (and it is a learning process) you ensure that no matter your circumstances, you will always be able to find happiness. But we must be careful not to allow contentment to turn into complacency. While we can appreciate all that the attic has to offer, we must never lower our expectations and be satisfied with living there permanently. There are grand things ahead for those of us willing to challenge ourselves, for those of us not content with the status quo.
Susan
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