“The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12:31a (NIV)
Content
It’s always been this way. For as long as I can remember I’ve been most content when I’m near the water. Lake, ocean, river, pond, it doesn’t matter. There’s just something about being waterside that calms my soul, relaxes my shoulders, quiets my mind (which is no easy feat), and lets me breathe, really breathe. It’s my happy place.
My better-half does not feel the same as I do. Being in the mountains brings him the most satisfaction. I like the mountains but they’re not my first choice. He can spend time at the water, however it’s not his favorite place. Guess what? This is not the only thing we don’t agree on. Guess what again? We still kinda like each other despite our differences.
The thing is, we are all different. Content, not content. By the water, on a mountain, or maybe the desert is your happy place. Country girl or city all the way. Conservative, liberal, vaccine or no. Artistic, mechanical, intellectual, athletic, agricultural. Right-handed or left, words or numbers, risk-taker or comfort zone…the list goes on and on. People, we are created uniquely. And guess what? We can still kinda like each other!
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18 (NIV)
“Living at peace with everyone.” Now that’s a Happy Place!
Amen, girl! Happy place – contentment – no comparing – no judgment. Just be and let others be. That’s contentment to me no matter where I am. Thanks for this little window into what brings you contentment and makes your happy place.