The World and Gratitude

It is difficult to see photos, videos and whatnot of what is happening in the world right now and not feel anything. Those are situations that many of us just will not experience in our lifetimes. It makes me think of what I have and the general security that we have been afforded here. I am not fearful of losing my home forcibly over here, and the thought of it happening is almost incomprehensible. We do have it much better here, and for that, I think that we should have gratitude.

I can work a full-time job and try to reach a goal of becoming a professionally published author at the same time, but many are not afforded that opportunity. Life here can be mundane, and we take that for granted, as we do not live in fear for our livelihoods. Maybe this is a lesson to appreciate the plain, the boring, the repetitive and whatnot. While many of us are looking at our phones, laptops, televisions and other modern convenience, others are in a bunker, migrating miles to escape violence or having to protect themselves.

I suppose that this is motivation to get working towards a goal, as we are afforded an opportunity to do so. I can write in peace in a home that is not in pieces, and some cannot say that.