Remembering my privilege

It is important to stop and consider our privilege. Privilege is so easy to take for granted.

My birth parents. I was raised in a loving and safe family. I was and am loved.

I was born an Australian — a country that quietly offers so much opportunity. Plus, free health care, amazing education, clean air and water, vast open spaces and breathtaking beauty. And a safety net for when times might get tough. Australia is an incredibly safe place to live. Low/no guns, no bombs, no death by pollution.

Australia is in a unique position in the world. Small and seemingly irrelevant in the global scale of economy, yet tucked far enough away to provide a voyeuristic view of the rest of the world.

I was born fully able. In every domain. My family focused on health and well-being, so my life diet has been excellent. I have never smoked, or taken drugs, including medications. My health and vitality in my sixth decade are due to lifelong habits and ongoing commitments. So much of this resulted from my family culture being steeped in health.

I have had incredible opportunities to travel the world. This has been vital in supporting my understanding of cultural differences, experiences and opportunities. It has also deepened my compassion.

My father never hinted in any way that my life was to be limited by my gender. I really only became aware of gender limits in my late forties.

While this list is incomplete, I know that my privilege has given me access and opportunity that few people have.

Every day I am grateful. Regardless of my challenges, remembering my privilege restores me to gratitude and escalates my compassion for others who do not have the same privilege.

Photo Taken May 10th 2023

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