I try to remember that I am in fact rich compared to the rest of the world, no matter how good or bad things may get from day to day.

I am, for example, very happy that I can get a drink of clean, safe water whenever I want.

I am very happy that I don't live in the middle of war.

I am very happy that nobody cares whether I vote or not, and that if I choose (or don't choose) to vote, no one will try to intimidate me with violence or death.

Life is good.