define

[SD7]

complacent content

 

[Big Muddy rancher]

Whatever

 

[SD7]

what does webster say

 

[Soapweed]

com·pla·cent

/kəmˈplāsənt/

adjective

adjective: complacent

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
"you can't afford to be complacent about security"

synonyms: smug, self-satisfied, self-congratulatory, self-regarding, conceited; gloating, triumphant, proud; pleased, satisfied, content, contented

"in this competitive field we can't afford to be complacent"

 

[Martin Jr.]

"Whatever" covers it pretty good.

 

[SD7]

can we afford content

 

[Soapweed]

can we afford content

From bondage to spiritual faith;

From spiritual faith to great courage;

From courage to liberty;

From liberty to abundance;

From abundance to complacency;

From complacency to apathy;

From apathy to dependence;

From dependence back into bondage.

In answer to your question, SD7, no, we cannot afford to be completely content and complacent. When this happens, we tend to let down our guard. The next step is apathy (indifference); then we vote for all the "freebies" that are available. Then we become dependent, and the next step completes the circle back to bondage.

 

[SD7]

thanks soapweed think you said it right

 

[Triangle Bar]

Vigilant

vig·i·lant
ˈvijələnt/
adjective
keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
"the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbors"
synonyms: watchful, observant, attentive, alert, eagle-eyed, hawk-eyed, on the lookout, on one's toes, on the qui vive; More
antonyms: inattentive
Origin

late 15th century: from Latin vigilant- 'keeping awake,' from the verb vigilare, from vigil (see vigil).