In the cacophony of complaints and grievances, it's easy to lose sight of the blessings that surround us.
By juxtaposing everyday privileges with global statistics, we hope to instill a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the abundant fortune that often goes unnoticed. (Values are approximated)
If you can read this, congratulations! You're luckier than the estimated 775 million adults worldwide who are illiterate.
If you have access to clean drinking water remember approximately 785 million people don't .
If you own a smartphone or computer, you're part of the minority—only 54% of the world's population has internet access.
If you've received a formal education, consider yourself privileged; approximately 258 million children and adolescents worldwide are out of school.
If you have a roof over your head, you're luckier than the 1.6 billion people worldwide who lack adequate housing or live in slums.
If you have reliable access to healthcare, you're ahead of the 40% of the global population who lack access to essential health services.
If you've never experienced hunger, you're fortunate—over 690 million people worldwide suffer from chronic undernourishment.
If you have loving relationships in your life, cherish them; loneliness affects an estimated 22% of adults worldwide.
If you live in a peaceful environment, you're luckier than the millions displaced by conflict and violence around the globe.
If you have the freedom to express yourself openly, recognize that many live under oppressive regimes where freedom of speech is restricted.
If you're alive, congratulations! You're luckier than the approximately 153,424 souls who pass away every day, probably wishing that they had the day you are currently living.
So take a second to forget all that has gone wrong and remember the things that could have gone wrong but didn't .
Reference - UNICEF , WHO and CARE
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