Contentment and Satisfaction, the difference
Satisfaction is the settled feeling when needs or desires are met. Contentment is quiet satisfaction with how things are right now.
Each in a line
Contentment
Contentment is quiet satisfaction with how things are right now. Nothing needs to change and the mind is not reaching for more. The body is at ease and the present moment is enough. It is a settled okayness with what is.
Joy family
Satisfaction
Satisfaction is the settled feeling when needs or desires are met. What was wanted has been received and the wanting quiets. The chest is at ease and the breath full. Nothing needs chasing further at this moment.
Joy family
Pleasantness and energy
Where each lives in the body
Contentment
Head
Lightness
Face
Slight warmth
Chest
A faint pull
Stomach
A gentle stir
Satisfaction
Head
Lightness
Face
Slight warmth
Chest
A faint pull
Stomach
A gentle stir
How long they last
Duration has not been measured for these words.
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