Defining Contentment

I am currently being assigned to work in a quite densely wooded area, 'S'. Being away from the city life, I spend my days trying to figure out if I can content myself with something emotionally comforting about working in a remote area. The feeling of being needed, allowing myself to control spending on wasteful stuff, and embracing the peaceful atmosphere are at least three forms of emotional and psychological contentment of working in a remote area.

First of all, the most sensible motive is that nearly everyone like to feel needed. There is this funny feeling when people acknowledge your presence, your work. Given the fact that the number of employees working in big cities compared to that of working in a remote area, your presence seems to make a difference. As a matter of fact, having this kind of feeling is emotionally and psychologically good for you.

Secondly, being in a remote area keeps you away from spending your money on wasteful stuff. In big cities, my spending could have been more than doubled, particularly during certain celebrations. The other way around, here in 'S', once you have made it to a shopping mall, you are likely to be puzzled of what to buy. There are no such decent shopping malls where people normally spend their money on books, clothes, shoes, and the like. Surprisingly, this situation is somewhat beneficial for I can now have my spending cuts.

Finally, you have plenty of time embracing the quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Just imagine that you have had a very tiring day, all you need is probably relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work or some other activity that has made you worried. It is then; quietness seems to be the best company.

These things might surprise you and teach you new facts about working in a remote area.