Affirmations are big in self help groups. I have my own variation stolen from Albert Camus: "I could kill myself, or have a cup of coffee."

Sometimes knowing I have a choice is comforting, giving me an ultimate sense of control even when management of day-to-day things isn't so easy.

Just a thought. I want very much to live. I can't swear though that I'll always want to, if life keeps getting as hard as it's getting with age.