I try to remind myself everyday how lucky I am to live such a privileged life. To live in NZ alone, a free democratic and affluent society already makes me acknowledge that I have been born under a lucky star. If I think over a third of the world’s population lives on less than US$2 per day. I have to ask myself what it would be like to live on such little money. Not just for a few days or weeks but relentlessly with little prospect of change? Considering they all share the same hopes and fears as we do, what sort of privileged position does that put us in?

Besides that I have a very healthy body and healthy mind, access to teachers, and the wisdom and knowledge that I want to pursue. The context of human life couldn’t get any better!

Seeing my life from this point of view makes me humble and appreciative, the reminder that we have opportunities that are very privileged and rare compared to our brothers and sisters that we share the planet with. This sense of appreciation is truly lifeenhancing and I for one do not want to waste it!