Homeless man needs reality check

 March 20, 2025

Had someone on Reddit  post in a group called,"Self Improvement' post the following.

How to feel grateful for life, when the life you currently have seems to be the opposite of what you want?

First post here.

As title says, I want to feel grateful for the life I now have and those people I hold the most dear but, life seems to be throwing nothing but curveballs my way.

Sure, my problems aren't as bad as most people are, I'd say, from the outside my life doesn't look so bad: I work a job I despise, but it's my only source of income at the moment and I cannot afford to look for another job in this economy; my parents, while loving towards me, seem to only care about themselves most of the time; I feel alone, even though I have friends.

Is this all a matter of perception? Is there something within me that has to change? Whichever tips you may have, thank you in advance.

My reply was: "OP honestly, start small. You woke up breathing and able to move? Show gratitude for that. Its small steps that turn into more thankful life. Sending positive energy your way and praying things get better for you. Good luck."

He replied with. Yeah, I take that for granted often. Thank you for the reality check"

I replied, 'OP don't ever take the little things for granted. I been working in a nursing home ( I do housekeeping ) for almost 5 years and let me tell you them elderly people would give anything to just be able to walk.'

He then said,Yes, I know what you mean, my work consists of translating calls for patients and often times I get calls from nursing homes and the situation they're in isn't always the most ideal one. Puts things into perspective once you get a glimpse into that life. Makes you appreciate your own life even more, but I find it hard sometimes to feel grateful for what I have, when all I've known is fear of the uncertain. But you're right about that. And, trust me, your work is truly valuable and I appreciate what you do.

Thanks for helping me understand these things out."