Contentment

rich: bountiful in the virtues of life. Most people believe that the definition of rich is about how much money one has, leading to the belief that Pete is the rich brother, but in actuality, Donald is truly the rich brother because of his inner contentment.…

when he writes, “We need a new word to describe Swiss happiness. Something more than mere contentment but less than full-on joy. “Conjoyment”, perhaps. Yes, that’s what the Swiss possess: utter conjoyment. We could use this word to describe all kinds of situations where we feel joyful yet calm at the same time.” (pg 48). Weiner suggests that a word be created to explain this troublesome feeling of contentment and joy that he experienced in Switzerland, “Enjoyment”. Weiner’s theory of “Enjoyment”…

when Juana pleads him to part with it. “This is our chance,” he says “Our son must go to school. He must break out of the pot that holds us” (38,39). When Kino is told his pearl is worthless, he vows to go to the capital, forgetting his former contentment. Kino’s descent into greed and aggression reaches a pinnacle when he attacks Juana and kills a man in self-defense. As he is force to flee from the law, Kino realizes how far away from his previous life his ambition has taken him. “The…

emotions humans feel at various points of their lives. Individuals strive to happiness, avoid sadness and control anger. The path to happiness is not an easy one, nor avoiding the other unpleasurable states of emotions. “A state of well-being and contentment” is how Merriam-Webster defines happiness. Happiness helps achieve a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in one’s life. And without happiness, the world would look black and white; simply dystopian and meaningless. As demonstrated in both…

The article that I will be reviewing is Oil, from Anne Meneley’s book Fat. The article opens by mentioning that in modern North America, though fat is regarded as bad and something to be avoided, extra virgin olive oil is becoming increasingly popular. Part of this is due to the positive health benefits of consuming extra-virgin olive oil. However, this cannot be the only reason; fish oil is also very healthy and yet is not nearly as popular. Meneley travels to Tuscany, Italy to learn more about…

Lastly, tone gives the novel an emotional appeal that describes Siddhartha’s life and can be associated with Hesse’s own life. The tone of the novel can be described as at first gloomy, but then sudden contentment. The novel begins with Siddhartha questioning the Gods and wanting to find out information than the Samanas did not have answers to. Siddhartha was likewise unhappy within himself and desired to find his true self. As the novel progressives and Siddhartha encounters different stages of…

the imagination and passion of humanity. Accompanied with this rare blissful moment is a serene feeling that simply is not replicable by any other means. Though it can be experienced anywhere at any time, I personally have my moments of “perfect contentment” while riding the city bus. Not just any city bus, ladies and gentleman, but more specifically the CATS #30 bus that runs at 4:15 P.M on weekdays. Not your conventional environment for peace and quiet--,New Yorkers can back me up on this…

In 19th century France, many civilians born from unfortunate circumstances live the rest of their lives struggling to find the meanings of life and feelings of contentment. Money, food, and shelter are scarce. Communities are torn apart by these hardships and everyone is left empty inside. Eventually, it is discovered that love alone has the power to fill the gaping holes within their hearts. In the novel Les Miserables, Victor Hugo suggests devoting one’s life to love results in feelings of…

Spirituality This paper will be focusing on spirituality in various aspects. It will also express the meaning of spirituality and religion to the author as well as addressing the client’s spirituality. It will further explain what is specific about the client’s spirituality, how it relates to the physical assessment, how it will influence his or her care and plan, and what nursing concerns he or she portrays. In addition, a teaching plan for the client is incorporated. Spirituality For This…

As of the year 2015, 80% of the United States was religious (www.gallup.com/poll/1690/religion.aspx). Therefore, religion plays an important role in general. Religion can be defined as a set of beliefs regarding the origin, nature, and reason and basis of the universe, particularly when regarded as the formation of a supernatural organization or organizations, typically including devotional and ceremonial adherences, and frequently comprising a moral code managing and directing human matters…