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MIND emotion

Contentment

The mind at rest with what is — desire temporarily quiet.

SeparationEmotionsSensationsFeelingsUnity
AbsenceMindBodyHeartPresence

Classical Definition

A quiet positive emotional state characterized by satisfaction with one's circumstances and the absence of wanting or striving. Distinguished from happiness by its calm, settled quality rather than high positive arousal.

Same Wavelength

Happiness happiness settled and quiet — desire resting → Calmness contentment is calmness with satisfaction → Fulfillment contentment is quieter; fulfillment has depth of purpose → Solitude Resting peacefully within aloneness.… → Comfort Same territory, mind-side — desire quiet rather than the body settled. →

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