Contentment is not a passive, punching bag mentality. It's a vigorous, strong, active, conscious choice to surrender my will to His will, His sovereignty, and His plan.
Paul says "I have learned to be content". I can say "I'm learning to be content". That is not a shameful thing.
Paul says "I have learned to be content". I can say "I'm learning to be content". That is not a shameful thing.