I recently attended a joint birthday dinner with friends. We’re all divorced, and from youngest to oldest is about 10 years. One of the things to come out of this dinner, other than the enjoyment of being with good friends, was just how content we all are beginning to be with our lives, jobs, families, friends and “single-ness”. Yes – we do NOT need a man to “complete” us. It worked in the movie Jerry Maquire, but that’s just Hollywood!
It reminded me of a passage in a book I read last summer that had struck me as where my life is currently. It took me a while to find the passage, but below I’ve copied it to share with you all. My greatest wish for my followers is to find your own version of contentment.
“Am I seeing the blessings of contentment in my life?”
Contentment brings blessings. Blessings such as joy in the present, and health and satisfaction in the simple things of life. Contentment brings a settled sense of sufficiency and a peaceful pace that proves “more” is not the focus of your thinking. You have life. What a privilege to be alive in this world! Contentment brings joy in the present.
Contentment also builds our capacity to enjoy ordinary pleasures. If you’re content, simple stuff makes you happy. Like a nice walk. Go for a walk today with a member of your family, and hold his or her hand. Talk about important things. Enjoy a simple pleasure; for example, a loving conversation or a good meal without racing to your next appointment. Simple things: a nice piece of music savored. Cultivate your capacity to enjoy ordinary pleasures.”
Find contentment today, find your smile and be that point of light some are searching so hard to find!
suddenlysinglewomen 
Like this post. Thank you for sharing,
Always!! I keep waiting for someone to accuse me of “male” bashing, just because I find that life can be wonderful without one. Then again, I’m lucky to know friends who DO have a wonderful male in their lives and I’m so happy for them!!