Looking for the Good by Molly Wantland

I was excited to hear that Delight was needing posts on contentment, because it’s a feeling that I – along with most other people! – sometimes struggle with. Honestly, I think it’s human nature to always want more, believe that we need more…and today’s world just pushes that idea to the brink. There’s always a new phone to buy, a new style to keep up with, even photography trends to try out, and if you don’t feel like you’re keeping up, it can quickly lead to feelings of discontentment.

When I’m feeling less than happy with certain things, I take a minute to list everything that I’m thankful for. If you’re in a funk, try this exercise! Get out a piece of paper, your favorite pen (I know you’ve got one!), and begin writing each and everything thing you are grateful for, or little things that make you happy. People, blessings, fun experiences, progress in your photography…I will even list things like sunshine, Oldies music, and hot chocolate! Taking a few moments to really think about all the good in my life always cheers me up and helps me to see the big picture: though every day may not be the best, even if I’m going through a difficult time, God has given me more than I could ever imagine, and I have so much to be thankful for. Contentment comes from being happy with you’ve been given, and I bet you have more good things than you may realize!

I’d love to see some things you’d list in the comments below!