Everyone is talking about the economic crisis and is thoroughly dissatisfied. But even with financial uncertainty, we should put our lives in perspective, because there is so much that we have and don't appreciate because we have never had to do without it.

 

Here are ten reasons why you should be satisfied with your life, ten reasons that show you how rich your life is:

1. Not only do you have enough to eat, you can even choose what you eat.

2. You have a roof over your head, a home to retreat to and a bed to sleep in.

3. You don't just have clothes to keep you warm, you have a whole wardrobe full of them and you can allow yourself to go with the fashion.

4. You have clean water for drinking and washing.

5. You don't have to fight for your life day after day and you don't have to be afraid of waking up.

6. If you are ill, you can go to the doctor.

7. You can read and write.

8. You can operate a computer and surf the Internet.

9. You have a right to freedom of expression.

10. You are not alone, you have friends and/or family you can talk to.

 

If all these reasons apply to you, you are indeed richer than the majority of the world's population. Don't take your rights and freedoms for granted, but be grateful that you belong to the minority who have been lucky enough to have this wealth.