Contentment
Me and a good friend/language helper "I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be content." This isn't really an island value. Most people are either apathetic or dreaming of getting away or getting rich. And something I've learned (and am still learning) is that contentment has nothing to do with circumstances and everything to do with attitude. I can have every toy I dream of and be discontent. I can have nothing but food and shelter and be content. It has nothing to do with have and have-not, but rather with trusting the Father who only gives good gifts. Right now I'm off the island with access to many things and I've found strangely that I've grown in contentment. The last time I left Clove Island I wanted to buy everything. Corn chips makes life better. Good quality coffee makes life better. LIES! Jsus makes life better. During the last few weeks on island I started running into this particular taxi driver who surprised me in his lack of desire ...