Privilege

In the world of my Culture in this day and time, privilege has come to mean material things: house square footage, number of garages, one's toys, latest of fashions, sporting certain logos, vacations to exotic places. I disagree.

I have been pondering privilege and what it means to me:

• My basic needs are met (healthy food; adequate housing and clothing for protection, shelter, and creative expression).
• My family and community surround and support me with unconditional love which I give in return.
• The work of my hands and heart is meaningful.
• I know my purpose here on this Planet at this time.
• I live in a place and time where I can seek to fulfill that purpose.
• I have free access to knowledge which allows me to question, learn and grow.
• I can consider questions which are at my growing edge.
• I can grow toward the fullest expression of what I am to be while I am here.
• I seek truth and speak truth.
• I am on my own Spiritual Path.
• I see wonder in all things.
• I see rays of hope in these challenging times.