Let's see. I live in a part of the world where there is very low risk of earthquakes, volcanos, tidal waves, fires or famine.

I live in a country that has not had an internal war in over 150 years, and whose government has remained intact for over 200 years; where the police and military largely obey the will of civilian, elected leaders; where there are extensive protections for free speech; and where there is minimal legal discrimination based on gender, race, or religion.

I have more than enough food and shelter. I am in excellent health, and I have access to excellent health care.

I can read and write, and I can read anything I want without fear of government harassment.

I have unfettered access to the internet and all the resources it contains. I can pull a small gadget out of my pocket and in seconds be speaking to someone halfway around the world.

I am happily married to an extraordinary person who is beautiful inside and out, and who thinks I am, too, in spite of myself.

I believe that my child can have a life as good as mine, or better.

Is everything about my life perfect? Of course not. It would be easy to find a counter-example to every one of those sentences.

Nevertheless, I'd say my life is blessed. I'd say I won the great lottery.