It seems your friend sees the glass is half full of murky water but above it there is:

-the sound of rain in a forest

- the smell of fresh cut grass

- children laughing

- dogs licking your face with smelly breath

- frost on glass and icicles gazing

- catching snow flakes on your tongue

- a foot rub

- seeing a baby elephant play tough

-pushing your spirit through a marathon

- comforting a heartbroken friend, seeing them recover

- salty ocean air

-cool of a forest floor and heat of beach sand

-the breadth of stars above us

Nature serves more than a half full glass of wonder. Drink that and enjoy life, search away from status and material goods.

Within be fed, without be rich no more.

I hope your friend finds a path. They are lucky to have one as caring as you in their corner.

K