From John Moore, Nelson, New Zealand
Perhaps contentment should trump happiness (22 January, p 38). The concept of happiness as a pursuit tends to suggest a relentless chase, perhaps for new experiences. Happiness itself is a transient and ephemeral emotion. In contrast, contentment is pervasive and readily understood. You do mention satisfaction in your article, but contentment is richer than that and suggests a degree of harmony with the natural world.
