The Joy of Discontent

A soulful guide to embracing restlessness, reframing creative unease, and finding beauty in the unfinished.

The Joy of Discontent
A soulful guide to embracing restlessness, reframing creative unease, and finding beauty in the unfinished.
What if that ache inside you—the quiet hum of “not quite there yet”—isn’t a flaw to fix, but a sacred signal? A creative compass? A form of deep, restless care?
In a world obsessed with arrival, productivity, and polish, The Joy of Discontent offers a different path: one that honors the messy, beautiful, unfinished process of becoming. Through poetic reflection, grounded neuroscience, and real-world stories, David S. Morgan invites artists, seekers, leaders, and everyday changemakers to embrace the generative power of restlessness.
This is not a book of quick fixes. It’s a companion for those who feel that hum beneath the surface—who sense that more is possible, not despite the discomfort, but because of it.
Inside this soulful field guide, you'll discover:

• Why the “myth of arrival” keeps us stuck in cycles of chasing and never arriving
• How restlessness can serve as your most honest creative compass
• What neuroscience teaches us about friction, flow, and meaningful motion
• Why creating without clinging leads to more authentic and joyful work
• How to reimagine success—not as perfection, but as presence

For the quietly restless.
For the ones who care too much to settle.
For those who are still becoming.