Living in the country that I live in ...I seldom see situations where people's lives are in direct danger ...and if we can be more grateful for what we have, knowing what people often face in other nations, then I think we could get a better handle on this bitterness.

If I want something, I often think of what I have that others may wish they had.  It may help if we consider what other nations are lacking ...like drinking water, a morsel of food.  Do we want more for ourselves, or do we wish those others could have more?