PRIVILEGE
Some assume Privilege, but what is this mystical idea that certain goods and behaviors are open to only a few who gained the right by birth or political and/or religious position? What is it to assert the rights of Privilege?
Let us say that Privilege is exclusive, a set of conditions found in what is considered the top tier of any given hierarchy. Who determines the hierarchy is directly related to the socio-cultural system in which it figures. The Privilege of one system does not transfer to the Privilege of another. That said, Privilege is a state of Belief, not Reality.
What Privileges, if any, do you currently enjoy inside your own socio-cultural hierarchy? Are said Privileges also tied to similarly-weighted responsibilities? That is, for the Privilege of a one-ton weight, are you required to give responsibility-service in the payment of one-ton? Is your Privilege of riding in a limousine with body guards paid for by many hours of service in deciding how to protect the people who do not have the Privilege of riding in such protection?
In similar terms, how are the mathematical calculations of your current lifestyle adding up in the exchange of Privilege and Responsibility? Are you balanced?
When you assume Privileges without Responsibility, your core grows weak. When you take Responsibility with none of the Privileges, your core grows brittle. Life is exchange. It is making and re-making. One cannot build a house on broken rock or swampland. Firmaments must support a strong foundation and the upward weight and growth of its buildings.
Look at your internal language for clues. Any time you exclude yourself from the whole, saying that your actions alone will not matter to an outcome, you are declaring Privilege. Any time you exclude yourself from the whole, and believe that your contributions have not mattered, you are declaring Isolation. Any time you allow yourself to believe that it is your actions alone, your responsibility, that makes or breaks a dire outcome, you are self-punishing.
Privilege in balance is this: accepting Responsibility-authority with grace.
Privilege out of balance is this: taking unearned rewards based on false beliefs.
Enjoying Privilege with clear sight teaches others to do the same.
Blessed Be This Day
This is a Direct Voice Communication from my Tribe, Spirit Elders who share their wisdoms with me from the other side of the veil.
Archives: October 26, 2014
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