Seeking Contentment

Focusing on Santosha (contentment) "Santosha is like a shy cat that hides under the bed. If we try to catch it, we never will. But if we sit still, the cat will come to us." Judith Lasater Patanjali introduces Santosha (contentment) in the Yoga Sutra (2.32), he advises not just to be content, but rather practice contentment, We are here to live it. Mind you, contentment is not he same as happiness. Contentment is being willing to accept both your happiness and your lack of it at any given moment. Sometimes we are asked to actively remain present with our discontent to see it as simply what is arising within us, and to look at it with a sense of non-judgement. Can we be radically present with ourselves, whether we get what we want or not? Yoga is about creating space in our bodies and minds so contentment can find a place to live within us. If we practice with humility and trust, then we create a container that attracts contentment.