Communication Breakdown

Today, I attempted to explain to one of my therapists my main philosophy on living.  I try to live by the philosophy of living life with satisfaction, without living complacently.  This means feel satisfied with yourself, while striving to make yourself better.  My therapist thought of my philosophy as dissatisfaction with myself.  I couldn't think of a way to accurately communicate the idea that I do feel satisfied with my current situation, I just constantly want to attain more.