What is your opinion of luck, especially if you live in the west?

[jennifer_bloom]

I sometimes think I am lucky because I am not a human trafficking slave, a sweatshop slave, a mentally challenged ward of the state, an impoverished family member, or a political prisoner.

I have a boyfriend who is kind, gentle, and respectful, while others are being abused and mistreated and cheated on. I am able to make friends easily due to being insanely confident and relaxed around strangers.

I was thinking that in other countries, a lot of people would not be able to leave the house to buy a cup of coffee unchaperoned by a man.

And I think I am lucky I can eat whatever I want while people in third world countries cannot afford to eat until their stomach is full.

Also I heard in third world countries, people walk 5 kilometres to get water each day while I have water on tap.

[Syntosi]

I do indeed think I am lucky to be born in a western country and enjoy modern conveniences without becoming a victim of anything major. Granted I dont think luck as such exists as that would imply a sort of supernatural power but regardless I am thankful that I am who I am.

I dont think that other people living in worse situations are necessarily more unhappy though. There are obviously pain and suffering in the world but humans are remarkably adaptable and can comfortably live in horrible situations while still living full and happy lives on a comparable level to what I am.

[Bigjohn6969]

Sister that's what we call a blessing from our holy father! He blessed you with a good life and i dont know when where or how but you got a story and there is lost out there that need to hear it so they can find God as you did. Good God almighty thank you Jesus 😊

[purplepoppy]

It reminds me of the old saying, what great deed did we perform before birth to be born in to riches or great sin that we were born into suffering.

[exitseven]

Living in the US is a privilege. A lot of people that live here do no see it that way. They hate America and wan to see it destroyed. The irony is that several of these people are about to be deported and now they are screaming bloody murder that Trump is a facist.

[Xawyx-2]

I'm from Europe, and I believe luck is very important, if you have it.