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Just say the word "San-to-sha" out-loud. Notice how the word has a relaxed and easygoing sound to it? Practicing contentment, or santosha, would be in finding happiness with what you have... with your lot in life. Of course, you can work to improve it! The purpose of contentment is to help you see that you are exactly where you are to be right now. Know that there is something to learn from everything, everyone, and every experience that crosses your path.
By practicing the Niyama of Contentment, you can begin to see exactly what is right for your path. Remember the bliss concept -- Are you happy? Are you heading toward happiness? Contentment brings us into the very moment -- bringing a sense of happiness into our life right now. Not later, when this happens or that happens... it is happening... NOW.