Of course, that’s not to say that I’m always happy, even if I’m doing all of these things! But I’ve noticed that my responses to things (and how much said things tend to grate on me) fluctuate depending on how well I’m “tending my garden”, so to speak.
I’ve learned to see discontent as my friend.
It arises whenever I’m not sticking to three pillars of mine.
1. Being of service to others.
2. Creative expression.
3. Spiritual practice.
Of course, that’s not to say that I’m always happy, even if I’m doing all of these things! But I’ve noticed that my responses to things (and how much said things tend to grate on me) fluctuate depending on how well I’m “tending my garden”, so to speak.