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In this modern society, a lot of us compare ourselves with others who have more than we do. More in terms of money, luxuries etc. Things that we chase after for a perceived better quality of life. However, we have forgotten that even without such luxuries, we are already leading a privileged life. How so? Let me explain below.

Many of us are born with every part of our body functioning well, and can grow up without any major health problems. However, not everyone is lucky. Some were born with defects in some organs, or with illnesses which require lifetime consumption of medicine or going through medical treatments. We will never understand their suffering, because we are not born like them. To be born healthy and strong, is already a privilege.

To be born in a whole family is also a privilege that we should treasure. Most of us enjoy the warmth of having a family around to depend on when you need support. We can enjoy our meals, spend time with our love ones, even quarrel with them once in a while. All these make life interesting, and our days will always be filled with love. However, in the pursuit of money and luxuries, many of us have begun spending more time working, even working overtime in a bid to earn more income. We sacrificed our time to be spent with the family and love ones because of our jobs. We never really understood that being able to spend time with our families every night is already a privilege, and we should treasure such opportunities.

Life is very short. In comparison with the life span of Mother Earth and the solar system, our life span is seriously very short. Why should we chase after monetary satisfaction which cannot be brought to our graves? Why regret only at your deathbed? We all have a choice: to live our days to the fullest, or work our souls away. Make the right choice. We are already privileged. We must treasure what we have.

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