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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Queendragonfly · 31-35, F

Because we are aware that it could be worse.

Yes. I might have my mental struggles that makes life tough at times. But I have love in my life. I have a safe warm home. I have people I can turn to. I have beautiful nature surrounding me. I have medicine that helps me. I have therapy that helps me. I have beautiful experiences and memories, I have things to look forward to and people who makes me smile whether it's online or irl stranger or close friend.

I have more reasons to enjoy life than to damn it.