Contentment

Children, in order to truly succeed in life, it is essential to have contentment. Contentment is the biggest wealth. If the poorest person in this world has contentment, he is the wealthiest. Without contentment, the richest person is the poorest. So, try to be satisfied with what you have. Nothing external can provide us with lasting satisfaction. But if we can awaken inner contentment, we won’t need anything else.

- Amma, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi

Two sons were born to the same mother. One becomes a district collector and the other a clerk under him. Is it of any use if the son who becomes the clerk is sad about being a clerk? It would only bring him down. Being jealous of those above us and putting ourselves down is not going to help. If we think with discernment, however, we can find contentment in any situation. If we have inner contentment, material progress will come easily.