1. is there something bothering you?

2. Is homework a nuisance? Not to them!

3. Do you hate vegetables? Hunger is painful to them!

4. Always on a diet? Their diet is deadly!

5. Are your parents overprotective? They have no parents!

6. Do the same old games bore you? They have no options!

7. Did you want Adidas, but got Nike? They only have this brand!

8. Are you annoyed when sent to bed? They would prefer not to waken!

9. NO TE QUEJES! If something still worries you...

10. Look around you and give thanks for all the Lord has allowed you to have in this transitory life, and...

11. Say with humility: Thank you, Lord, for all the blessings You’ve given me, for my health, for my family, for my parents job, my friends, for the blessing of serving Your poor, for EVERYTHING, Lord. Show me how to give -- to those who don’t know You or who have forgotten You -- the opportunity to know You, and grant them also Your goodness and Your compassion. Amen.

12. Complain less, and be more grateful!