What makes you feel warm and loved? What brings a smile to your lips? What brings contentment to your heart? These are important questions. Notice that I did not say what brings you joy, but rather contentment. We often feel that we will not be truly happy until we reach some goal, some picture of what true happiness means.

But here is the thing, that picture may have been created by you as a teenager. It may have been forced on you by your parents, or society. None of those pictures actually fit who you are today. Or the reality in which you live. So, today, what make sup that picture?

Take a moment to tune in. What creates that feeling of peace inside of you today? For me, at this moment that I am writing this column, it is raining. I love the rain. I am drinking a latte. I love lattes. I have music playing that always soothes my soul. I have friends. I have family. I have dogs, books, games, thinks that I enjoy. I have a roof over my head and food in the refrigerator. I have much to be thankful for. All of this feeds my contentment.

I wish for you, on this holiday season, that you find that which feeds your contentment!