Being content could mean 2 things: optimistic that your situation is great, your effort is paying off and your life is on the right track or pessimistic that yo

Being content could mean 2 things: optimistic that your situation is great, your effort is paying off and your life is on the right track or pessimistic that you accept things won't get better so just enjoy and be grateful for what you already have. In case of Japan, it is probably leaning towards the latter. By control, or contain your desire to reach a state of peace, or inertia. Not really surprised because Japan, deep inside, is still very much influenced by the thoughts of Buddhism. Is this really self content? I would like to offer my share of benefit of doubt.