Originally Posted by CityOfAngels

I was sitting down last night, thinking about my current financial situations, relationship situations, and everything else that has caused my 4-year long depression.

But then I realized that I was sitting down, playing Advance Wars on my XBOX. I realized that I own a massive collection of basketball cards. I realized that I own a decent computer with a cable internet connection. I realized that I own a cell phone, and my iPod is ever growing with my favorite music (in large part thank to the Music Genome Project). I realized I have access to an amazing community who withholds a plethora of information that is useful to anything and everyone (you guys/gals).

I realized that, compared to the victims of Hurricane Katrina; compared to the victims in Thailand; compared to anyone who we might call "underprivileged," I've got it made. And I feel guilty. I feel guilty because I know that people just down the street from me, sleeping in alleys, bushes, and parking lots, are homeless and often go hungry; while I'm sitting here, downloading XBOX games.

What do I do about it?