a few months ago, i had a conversation with someone about gratitude. after reflecting on it more, i realized that i’m the luckiest man alive. i have a roof over my head, food on the table, an amazing family, super awesome friends, a high-quality education, and two internships.
what more could i ask for?
but as humans, we always want more. nobody is ever truly happy. i’m no exception. i dwell on tiny problems and blow them out of proportion.
it's hard to be truly happy. even the ultra rich and wealthy are sad. tbh, people in 3rd world countries are probably happier than people in 1st world countries. they appreciate the little things in life more. food on the table. family. shelter.
when we easily have access to our wants and needs, we want more.
"i am a part of the problem"
but i’m trying to be more optimistic and positive. with that, i want to focus on everything i do have. there are so many people in the world who would give anything for what i have. i need to remember that and be grateful.
gratitude makes a person more giving. no longer will i waste time dwelling on my irrelevant little problems. instead, i will go out and make a positive impact on other people’s lives. at the end of it all, i want to serve and help others. i have everything i could ever want and am in a position where giving back should be my priority.
charity. service. volunteering. helping children in the community.
gratitude is a virtue.
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