Many of us seek happiness as a guiding aim in our lives. But what about being content? Are feelings of contentment just a lesser, diluted form of happiness—or something distinct and valuable to pursue ...

Much has been written about happiness. Encyclopedias of advice, viral think pieces, TED Talks, Instagram affirmations—all ...

The relentless pursuit of happiness often overshadows the more subtle yet profound emotional state of contentment. While happiness may be a fleeting high, contentment is the gentle hum of satisfaction ...

When life gets complicated, our instincts often lead us down the wrong path. We isolate ourselves when community could heal us, or we dream of endless free time when a new challenge could fulfill us.

Have you ever wondered why contentment and happiness are so elusive? “I just want to be happy" is an expectation that teases (or plagues) many people. Most of us expect we can accomplish “happiness” ...