Yes, you read it. Don’t be content. I did not get the title wrong. The idea of being content is something that gets stuck to us from our society since childhood. I think that the idea of being content developed because we didn’t want people to be greedy. But there is a difference between pursuing your desires apart from our needs versus being greedy. Keep wanting more, never be content but…… you should be GRATEFUL. That is what most people miss.

The following passage comes from the Gospel of Mathew in the Holy Scripture, and it has been mystified, confused and misunderstood by many people and over the centuries.

“Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him”

You have to admit that when you read the passage it appears unjust, as it seems to be saying that the rich will get richer and the poor will get poorer. But there is a mystery to uncover, the answer has eluded so many for centuries is one hidden word: gratitude.

“Whoever has gratitude will be given more and he or she will have an abundance. Whoever does not have gratitude, even what he or she has will be taken away from him or her.”

By the revelation of one hidden word, a cryptic text is made crystal clear. If you don’t take the time to be grateful you’ll never have more, and what you do have will lose. It doesn’t matter what religion you follow, or whether you’re religious or not. These words apply to your life.

When you’re content you are like stagnant water. You just lay there and receive everything that is been thrown at you. Life is about living and not just existing. But like everything, this too is a double-edged sword. You should also not be greedy. But when you’re grateful you automatically won’t be greedy. There’s plenty and more for all our needs and desires but not for our greed. Forget what society tells you about being content, instead, work hard for the things that you want and grateful. Also, don’t feel guilty for wanting things because then you don’t really manifest those things and it hurts you. It’s human nature to never be content but you should be grateful. That is what separates us from being just another species. Finding the right balance between all of this is the biggest lesson in our lives and the earlier you find it, the earlier you’ll succeed in your definition of success