Comments on: It Could Be Worse!

By: P Dell

P Dell — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:51:36 +0000

It took me more than a few years to recognize that the difficulties, adversities, that presented into my experience became defined by how I interpreted them- when I recognized this, I wrote a piece entitled “Advancing through adversity” and conducted a workshop with the same title. That experience and similar ones have benefited my growth and understanding of life.

By: Laura Headley

Laura Headley — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 03:00:47 +0000

In reply to Laura Tompa. I do too. When I was a child, I read a book about this story, and never forgot. Now, I'm trying to cheer my grown son, with lots of grown up problems, that he might not have it so bad, and it's all in perspective.

By: Lois Tverberg

Lois Tverberg — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:40:23 +0000

Thanks everyone for your comments. The story is a funny reminder that life is always better when you’re thankful. 🙂

By: Laura Tompa

Laura Tompa — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:26:52 +0000

What a great story! I think it’s a good reminder that we shouldn’t complain about all the little things that happen to us because there are so much worse things happening to so many people in the world. I often forget how blessed I am to have a house to go home everyday and have meals every night and a lot of people don’t have these things.
Also, the man did everything what the rabbi told him without questioning him and I think it’s really impressive. If someone told to do the same thing I would probably just look at the person and say no because it wouldn’t make sense to me and it’s really interesting how much they trusted each other and the rabbi. I think we could learn a lot from this story.

By: Brinslea, Kylie

Brinslea, Kylie — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:52:34 +0000

We thought this was a funny article because the guy thought he had a really rough and terrible life. What he didn’t realize is that when the rabbi told him to have all the animals go live with him his life turned out to be even worse. That made him understand that the life he had before was not all that bad. What we don’t realize as Christians is that we sometimes we think we have a terrible life when it could be much worse. We don’t realize is that more people are out there for example those who aren’t as wealthy as us. We should not complain because what we have is very good compared to other people and we should not take our life for granted.

By: Josie

Josie — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:39:49 +0000

I think this story is a good representation of how we should all view life. We can think everything given us isn’t good enough and that everything’s going wrong, but then a new element can always be thrown in to create more chaos. So removing that element is a lesson proving that we should be appreciative of what we have. When the rabbi gave the man advice in bringing his animals to live with him in the house – the man kept expecting a miracle, but when they were eventually taken out, he realized how fortunate his life really was. Thanks for this, I really enjoy it!

By: Paige

Paige — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:35:27 +0000

What a fun and clever story. It’s so amazing how much the man trusted the Rabbi even though his requests seemed to make no sense at the time. This is the kind of trust we need to remember to have in God all the time even if his requests seem a little crazy in the moment.

By: Kuni

Kuni — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:25:24 +0000

I enjoyed reading this very much! It made me realize it only takes making things worse to enjoy your life again.

By: Tim Bloemendaal

Tim Bloemendaal — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:03:28 +0000

This made me realize my life is far better than I deserve. I take so much for granted and don’t stop to think about what I have been given and thank God enough.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:54:09 +0000

This is such a good reminder for me. Living in America is such a privilege and gift. I don’t remember it near enough, and I often find myself complaining about little things. I think we all need a reminder of how much we are blessed and that it could be worse.

By: Julie B

Julie B — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:15:42 +0000

What a clever story. It’s interesting how our feelings about life are dependent on our perspective. Whenever I’ve been hurting and things start to turn around, I appreciate life more than I did before. I notice all the things that go right, instead of all the things that go wrong. It’s important to remember that we’ve gotta face the rain to find the silver lining. Everyone will go through struggles and hardships and will feel weary and broken, but these experiences are necessary to realize and understand the beauty of life.

By: Ron Mauger

Ron Mauger — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:31:27 +0000

Wonderful. May I use it someday, even for me.