Contentment meditation can help us let go of the uneasiness we sometimes feel when we sit down to practice. We are reminded that nothing, outside of simply being, needs to be done. When in a state of contentment, there’s nothing about this moment that needs changing. We can allow ourselves to be here, present with everything as is.
How do we access contentment? One way to connect to contentment is through gratitude. As we sense into gratitude for this breath, this body, and this moment, we glimpse the truth that at this moment, everything is perfect just as is. We may not like it, but we are exactly where we need to be to learn the lessons that will help us grow.
Some traditions refer to contentment as the highest state of happiness. When content, we crave nothing, nor do we push anything away. This invites a complete presence, allowing for profound insight into the true nature of this moment.