Content? I think blah.

The topic of this evening’s discussion is the word “content”. I am not referring to “contents” i.e. things in your junk drawer. According to Webster’s Dictionary the definition of content is to limit (oneself) in requirements, desires, or actions.

Earlier today I asked a friend of mine if they were happy. The answer I received is that they were “content”. To me being content is selling oneself short. I lived a vast majority of my life being comfortable where I was, I was content, but I wasn’t happy. In fact, the act of being content turned me into an emotionless, loveless individual. I watched my life spin into a downward spiral and I hated whom I was and where I was going … which was nowhere.

Due to my own personal experiences I believe that people who live their life in a sea of content are afraid to step out of that realm. Living in the world of content is living in the world of the known and venturing out into the world of the unfamiliar is scary. But would you rather stay in your comfort zone just so you can feel safe, or do you take the risk and make a change that will ultimately lead you to a place where you could be HAPPY! For me, I will not allow myself to accept anything short of happiness.

And as always, the song and quote of the day. Remember to click on the small box on the right of imeem.com for the full song.

“Life is good for a while, then it turns to shit.”
- Miles (Resort Bellboy)