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Discontent Might Be Exactly What You Need Right Now
Rather than suppress discontent—channel it.
“Many quests begin from a sense of discontent or alienation. If you find yourself feeling discontented, pay attention to the reasons why. Add action to discontent: Find a way to do something about the uncertainty you feel.”
Chris Guillebeau, via MoveMe Quotes
Discontent is reason enough for change. Pain is a signal that should be interpreted carefully. Rock bottom is a solid foundation upon which you should seriously consider building anew. In fact, the sense of discontent, alienation, and pain you might feel when you hit (or near) “rock bottom,” might be exactly what you need to set yourself forward on a different, better path.
Content doesn’t lead to change—discontent does that.
Feelings of discontent, pain, and upset provide heated, passionate sources of energy. Energy that might finally compel someone to break from their comfort zone—the zone where living discontentedly can become the norm.
When you’re washing your hands under water, what temperature is going to cause a reaction from your hands? The extreme temperatures, of course. Too hot or too cold and you’ll snap your hands away. “Luke warm” or close to it has the opposite affect—it makes you…
