This Buddhist proverb emphasizes the idea that contentment and satisfaction come from appreciating what we already have, and not always seeking more. We should aim to cultivate inner peace and contentment through acceptance and gratitude for what we already have.
I get it. The recipe for happiness; inner peace, contentment, acceptance, gratitude. But consider the proverbial icing on the cake: winning a lottery jackpot. Isn’t that what life is really all about?