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Like all people, I complain a lot. I complain about anything without even really thinking about it. At the same time, I think it is very unnecessary and annoying when other people complain. We believe that what we complain about is very important, but when others complain about the same thing, we think they should stop and be thankful for what they have.
Our first-world problems get in the way, and those problems lead us to believe that we have it hard, when we really don't. We have grown up and have gotten used to having wonderful things. We don't need to worry about if we're going to eat. We can take showers whenever we would like. We never think about how others can't do the same.
We are so accustomed to an easy lifestyle, so when a little problem comes and makes us just a tiny bit uncomfortable, we find the need to complain. We need to stop complaining and learn to fix the problems ourselves and learn to be more appreciative of what we have. So remember, before you complain about the restaurant's food being too hot, think about others and how fortunate you are to have that hot food.
Gilliam Williford
Murray