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.

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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
high energylow energyunpleasantpleasantContentmentSatisfaction
Where each lives in the body

Contentment

Head
Lightness
Quiet
Face
Slight warmth
Quiet
Chest
A faint pull
Quiet
Stomach
A gentle stir
Quiet

Satisfaction

Head
Lightness
Quiet
Face
Slight warmth
Quiet
Chest
A faint pull
Quiet
Stomach
A gentle stir
Quiet
How long they last

Duration has not been measured for these words.

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