Why do some refer to life as a gift?

Seems like life is only a gift if you are rich, have a great family, perfect health etc.

What I see is people who are struggling, whether it be financially, mentally, physically etc
People are stressed, overworked and overwhelmed.

What's the "gift" in that?

I know someone is going to say, " but you are alive!".

My response: What's the point if every day is full of stress, and problems?

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SW-User

the gift of life is that you get to experience it and all the good things it brings. I don’t think it’s that bad to have a roof over your head, food to eat, and internet to go on this website. There are people who barely eat and they have to slave all day.

While it’s not the best life for you or me, at least we get to experience things like the taste of delicious food or what romance is. Some people are really in the gutters, and the worst part is that they don’t even realize it. Then you have people like Russian men who were forced to go to war and end up dead.

We have choices and opportunities. It’s not that bad. You want to be rich? Work for it.