Nice thread!

I agree with notions of being content, yet still able to strive for more.

You can use lots of metaphors / analogies I think - here's one:

Life as a journey - remembering to stop and smell the roses, to enjoy the view, to enjoy the ride.
You can travel through life, getting to different destinations, exploring different places - contentedness can be about remembering to appreciate where you're at, to reflect on where you've been, what you have.

Re shaving and contentedness
- funny how mindfulness makes a big difference in how I feel about my shave: If I'm mindful, my shave is much more enjoyable and I feel better inside. (Even if I pick up any nicks). If my mind strays elsewhere, even if I get a 'perfect' shave, I don't feel as good.

I guess the parallel with life here is - you can have lots of stuff, lots of achievements, but if you don't pause to appreciate it you won't be happy / content.

You can be moving forward and be content - these things are not mutually exclusive.

All the best,
Michael.