The word contentment comes from the word content, which is what we hold inside - love, value, a … - Tom Shadyac

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We asked for God's help; and now, in this shining outcome, in this magnificent triumph of good over evil, we should thank God.

Tom Shadyac

The word contentment comes from the word content, which is what we hold inside - love, value, a feeling of a life that has meaning or purpose, a cause greater than yourself that you're a part of. These are the things that bring true happiness. As a culture, I think we need to redefine what it means to be happy.

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