I just reread one of my essays for Judaism... (hence the title).  I can't post it because that would be against school policy apparently.  It's not that great anyway. 

I was just thinking though... how can so many people be so terribly unhappy with their life.  I mean these are not people who are starving in a country with a truly oppressive system.  My honorary aunt put it in perspective for me when I said something about not liking the government we have... She asked if I'd rather something like they've got in Eritrea.  Our church has missionary friends that were kicked out of that country--they were nearly imprisoned for their faith.  Many of their friends are imprisoned... and third world country prisons--we just don't have a clue... really.  I'm digressing something terrible...

I'm talking about working Americans who can't find anything to be happy about.  I'm not even talking about people who complain a lot--I can understand that, even if it can be annoying.  You know, I understand I'm not in their head and all... but I truly pity them.  It makes me greatful that I do have things I like to do... that I have goals that I actually WANT to attain... that I've got a wonderful fiancee who truly loves me... that I've got real friends and good family.  My God in heaven is gracious to me for these things!  So I'm thankful... yes indeed.