anticipation - to look forward to
contentment - modest satisfaction
For the longest time I have felt that these two things cannot go hand in hand. You either have to be content with what you have or constantly be looking for something more than who you are.
Today I have come to the conclusion that this is not the case. These two things can go hand in hand. Anticipating a new day, a new beginning, a new purpose, even a new book, can get you out of bed in the morning. It can give you a reason for living your life, doing good works, or just setting your house in order. Contentment comes from the result of those works, the accomplishments your have made from living the life you had anticipated.
Always seeking, anticipating new ideas, new projects, new ways to use your gifts and talents can bring you contentment within your life, peace with your heart, and fulfillment in your soul.
Seeking your purpose is a great anticipation of what God has in store for you. Finding contentment within yourself and your abilities helps fullfill the anticipation so that you can be used in the way you are meant to be used. Knowing that you have something to give, something to share, something to contribute to mankind gives you contentment within yourself.
Contentment in yourself, in those around you, in your purpose and your path is the greatest gift we can allow ourselves to receive. Anticipating what we can do with this gift is the bonus of being human.
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