My selfish attitudes toward life sicken me. Consumerism and my own problems control my being. How can I think only of myself when millions are suffering all around the world? How can I feel as though the world is falling apart around me when it isn't? My world is wonderful. I feel so fortunate to have friends and family who love me and care about me. What more could I want in this world? Well, I know what I want, but it's selfish and unfair. It's unfair for me to impose my feelings and beliefs on others. It's selfish to want unnecessary products to make me happier. It will never make me happier.
Life is shit. Life is hell. But, my life is less shitty and less hellish than others. I should be happy to have the problems faced before me because it could be worse. I could have no food to appease my hunger. I could have no roof over my bare head. I could have no water to quench my thirst. My friends and family could be non-existent. I could have nothing like this. I am so fortunate.
So, for the first time in a long time, because of this realization, I'm going to smile like I mean it.
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