Your Life Is Someone’s Dream

What You Take for Granted, Others Struggle to Attain

Maybe you’re sitting there, feeling like life is unfair, thinking, I didn’t get what I deserve. Maybe you’ve been influenced by social media, watching so-called influencers flaunt their perfect lives, making you feel like you’re missing out. I hear you.

But if you’re reading this right now, you’re already luckier than a vast majority of people out there. Let me explain why.

Do You Have Water?

Think back to that day when you came home exhausted from a long, stressful day and took a hot shower for nearly half an hour. The warm water washed away your fatigue, giving you a moment of peace. Or that scorching afternoon when you opened your fridge, grabbed a chilled bottle of water, and took a refreshing sip. Didn’t that feel heavenly?

Now, imagine another world — not far from where you and I live — where people struggle just to find drinking water. They walk miles to collect water that isn’t even clean, while we Google, Is 4 liters of water enough to stay hydrated?

People like Sam Irungu from Kenya, Elizabeth Luka from Nigeria, and Sheela from India make these exhausting journeys every single day just to fetch water. Water — to drink. One of the most basic human necessities. And yet, for them, it’s a privilege. A luxury.

You Have an Internet Connection, Don’t You?

You might assume that in the 21st century, everyone has internet access — just like you, scrolling through reels and laughing at social media comments. But that’s not the reality for millions of people.

Think about freelancers in Gaza. Ongoing conflict and blockades have made electricity and internet access unreliable. Many rely on freelancing as their primary source of income, yet they struggle with constant power outages and poor connectivity.

Think about residents of rural Bangladesh. Electricity shortages disrupt their daily lives. Students struggle to study after sunset because they don’t have proper lighting. Healthcare facilities can’t operate essential medical equipment. Small businesses face delays due to power cuts.

Think about students in Nigeria. Many schools in rural areas have no electricity at all. At Excellent Moral School in Ibadan, classrooms rely solely on natural light. Without power, students can’t use computers or access the internet, leaving them at a significant disadvantage compared to their urban peers.

A stable internet connection and proper electricity — something you use without a second thought — are a luxury for so many.

Do You Have Options?

Whether it’s choosing what to wear, picking a Netflix series, selecting a restaurant, or deciding between plain water and a sugary soda — choice itself is a luxury.

Think of the people who don’t have options at all. For them, life isn’t about picking what to eat — it’s about whether they will eat. It isn’t about choosing outfits — it’s about having clothes to wear. Their daily reality isn’t about preferences. It’s about survival.

You might feel sad because you don’t own branded clothes or a fancy car. But remember, there are people who dream of just having what you already have. They dream of it every day. They work hard to achieve it every day.

So the next time you feel down about what you don’t have, remember this: You are living someone’s dream life.

We are blessed with luxuries — be grateful for them.