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 ...

How’s this for self-help advice? You’re never going to be sure about the future. You’ll always have too much to do and not enough time. You’re never going to sort out your life. You’re not perfect!

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 ...