[gualang]

I would suggest a mindset like Ripley's while trying to battle the mother alien - "still lucky, not dead yet". Once the realization of one's imminent mortality like Ripley or after stroke where half of the body is paralysed, one becomes appreciative of all the "luck" and grace life bestowed. I would suggest OP try volunteer in VA or hospitals, hospice or homeless shelters, etc. I'm still lucky, not dead yet.