Contentment?

Is there such a thing as being content? Sometimes, I think it is possible. But, perhaps contentment is situational. In some things, I am very content. In others, I'm in constant search of something new or different.

I have nothing but the highest respect for someone who is completely content with their life. Well, perhaps not. Maybe I would feel that someone who is completely content with their life is arrogant and dishonest. Would that really be the case? I'm not exactly sure. I only know that if I were to ever be so bold as to unabashedly lie and tell someone that I am completely content, it would be exactly that... a lie. Even if my discontent lies only with the fact that I am human, and therefore flawed, it is still discontent.

I admit that I am used to a lot of changes in my life. I am struggling with the idea of "settling down" and in essence, becoming content with the situation at hand. Looking forward, I see no significant change in my life for the next 2 years. In the scheme of things, I know that is just a blip. At the moment, it feels like an eternity.

Given the sudden and tragic change that those affected by New Orleans just experienced, perhaps I should count myself lucky and not make so many assumptions that all will remain static for another 2 years. I certainly wouldn't welcome that kind of tragedy.

Is it possible to be content with change? Or is change itself a sign of discontent?