We can get discontent with things. We want a better house, car, guitar, gaming system, phone, etc. It’s easy to struggle with wanting what we don’t have.
But discontent with things pales in comparison with discontent with people.
Here’s why. No matter how much money I have or how many resources I employ, other people will always do something slightly different than what I want. Oftentimes, totally different!
So, if we are dependent on the cooperation of others for our contentment, then we are in for a bumpy ride.
That can be really hard. We want people to like us. We need love. We are concerned about the people for whom we have some responsibility.
So, how can we be content when people don’t cooperate? Continue reading “Being Content When Other People Won’t Cooperate”