How many hundreds of millions, if not BILLIONS, of people on this planet don't have access to a warm shower to cry in?
Just something to think about.
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I was going to leave it at that, but I'm new here so let me explain myself instead of potentially sounding like a jerk because I am relatively unknown. I don't mean to imply you are ungrateful AT ALL, I just know that perspective is powerful, at least for me. And I think of my problems...I even had trouble praying for my situation for awhile because I thought my prayers were so unworthy compared to others who experience famine, oppression, violence, and injustice. It made me feel selfish to pray for my seemingly insignificant problems. I have a good job. The family is well fed. We all have roofs over our heads. Everyone is healthy. No one has died. We even have A/C, hot water, and cable.
I'm not saying our suffering isn't real (the mental anguish has been terrible), but things could be much, MUCH worse. I'm thankful for that, and that line of thinking is similar to some other strategies I have read on this forum, such as writing down a gratitude list every day.
Do you any opportunities to volunteer?
I am sorry you are having a bad day, but the rest of the day is yours to control. Hit your "RESET" button. And tomorrow is a brand new day! I wish you the best and am genuinely impressed by how you are handling yourself. You motivate me!
-PM
M:12y - BD:12/11 - D:6/13 - 4Ds
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." -MLK Jr.
