I'm feeling ungrateful...?

Question

I'm thinking stupid things and not feeling very lucky and thankful for what I have..

Can someone please put my life into perspective for me?

Thank you.

It's Friday here in New Zealand.

Answer 1

I get that feeling a lot. It's easy to focus on the negatives in life, since those are usually the things screaming and waving their arms in your face.

Get a pen and paper and start making a list of what is right with your life. I'll get you started.

You've had a hard life up to this point which has taught you a great deal. No one interesting ever had an easy childhood.

You have a strong sense of humor, one of the best tools to get through life.

You write and communicate clearly, which puts you head and shoulders above the average "2 grunts means yes" person.

People around the world think VERY highly of you, including one disreputable American "weird uncle" who shall remain nameless. They can't all be wrong now can they?

A very attractive personal appearance. (although as an uncle I'm obviously biased in favor of all my neices and nephews, I'm sure others will back me up on this.)

A bright, curious mind, which is all too rare in this dull world.

Now add 20 things to this list and give yourself a hug.

Answer 2

Sorry to here about you having the blues :( But let me try to let you see how LUCKY you really are! Go walk through a childrens hospital in your area and see all the youngsters who have cancer and various other life threatening illnesses that will keep them from ever seeing their first kiss, their first relationship, driving for the first time, marriage, and on and on. And if you can come out of that visit STILL feeling sorry for what your life has delt you, then you have some real issues that you need to resolve with somebody! Remember this...LIFE IS NOT A GIVEN..EVERYDAY IS A GIFT~

Answer 3

I think if we're honest, we will admit we've experienced these thoughts, so you are not alone.Often we take all the good things in our life for granted .Due to the fact most of our lives are routine and our days are so ordinary we just assume our life is boring.You have experienced so much that maybe at times you feel cheated from a"normal life"You have proved you are a survivor and will not give up on life.To keep things in perspective there was a news story inthe last few days where a young girl was murdered by her father, she was on life support for a few hours and nothing could help her to come back.er body was not strong enough to survive the trauma.At this time there is only speculation as to why her father killed her but the story reported her friends as saying the girl wanted to be more modern and her dad wanted her to observe her culture.At the very least it was domesic abuse regardless of culture. There was another recent story of a young boy who wrote an inspirational book when he found out he was dying.Many children are diagnosed with life altering ( or terminal illnesses) that require torturous treatment and yet these innocents try to face their future as bravely as they can.All they want for Christmas is another day.Children live in households where domestic violence and abuse is no stranger.These children live in dwellings because they 're certainly not homes. Children go hungry every day, try to keep warm in threadbare clothing in the cold weather and all they have to keep them warm is the love of parents who are struggling to do their best.Many people have hard times in life the only difference is how we face them.Take care Wabby.You will be okay.We don't know why we get these trials thrown at us but we must just try to face it with as much strength as we can.

Answer 4

Hi Wabby, It's Thursday here in California and the time is: 9:16 pm. Go work at a homeless shelter and help service hot meals and clothing and what ever else they have there to give. Work for a week and you will be feeling grateful and lucky for what you have and a warm house and bed to go home to. Think about about it.
A Friend,
poppy1

Answer 5

Look to the future wabby, a new start in life can be daunting in life. I was a little older than you when my brother and I left home and return to Dunedin.
On my arrival here I found most of my fears were unfounded.
Don't dwell on the past and attempt to put that behind you. I know of what you have gone through I can only imagine how difficult it must be for you.

Answer 6

What your feeling is temporary. It will pass. It may not seem like it, but it will. The stupid things your thinking are permanent. You are lucky everyday to wake up, to breathe, to speak, to feel.. There are others that love you. You have the ability to love and help others. Take a walk. Take everything in, just seeing a bird fly is something to be thankful for.

Answer 7

I know what you mean. I live in San Diego and it's beautiful, but I'm not as appreciative as I could be. You have a roof over your head, you live in one of the most gorgeous countries in the world (if things get really bad here, I am going to emigrate to NZ!) You're not homeless. You have enough food to eat. Just relax and count your many blessings.

Answer 8

Well, ever since my children were very little, on Xmas day we always go to the St. Vincent DePaul's homeless shelter and serve food and hand out clothes to the homeless. I have always wanted my children to appreciate how grateful they should be for what they have and how bad other people have it. They turned out great. Like you said, appreciate the little things in your life, you will see life in a better perspective.

Merry Xmas

Answer 9

Go volunteer at a homeless shelter and you'll start to be more thankful for what you have while helping at the same time so you can feel good about yourself. Everyone can be selfish at times.

Answer 10

Dear Sarah,

Only you, can put your life in perspective. Don't hesitate, to acknowledge your discontentment. Don't hesitate, to formulate plans to deal with your discontentment. Most importantly, notice how complacent you are, when you are feeling grateful.

Larry