Contentment Quote by Richard Rohr
““We have moved to a level where we have made happiness and contentment largely impossible. We have created a pseudo-happiness, largely based in having instead of being. We are so overstimulated that the ordinary no longer delights us. We cannot rest or abide in our naked being in God, as Jesus offers us.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Way of the Heart, 2018
Critiques modern society's pursuit of material happiness over spiritual rest, urging return to simple being.
In simple terms: We chase possessions, losing true contentment.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner peace over material excess.
Themes
spirituality
materialism
contentment
overstimulation
faith
Mood
contemplative
serene
inspirational
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily life
- consumer habits
- quiet meditation
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice stillness?
- What does ‘being’ mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Spiritual practice can be challenging in busy life.
