I have just realized something horrible: I was really disappointed at my not being able to travel to Thailand during the break because of the chicken flu. This is awful. Who am I to be so selfishly concerned about a holiday destination when people are so crucially affected by the disease?
For me, the consequence is just that I will be going to Brunei and to the Phillipines instead. For them, the consequences are much more dire.

I must not forget that I belong to a very special group of people on this planet and be considerate of others' misfortune.