Hi, @minismallholding.
Blessings and privileges? Interesting topic. You know, for some reason or due to social conditioning, we tend to see the glass as half empty. Undoubtedly, women have been abused in many ways for generations, but if we also delved into the history of their male counterparts, we might find many surprises. For example, I was born a man of mixed race in a Latin American country where racial discrimination was almost nonexistent. Like you, I have much to be grateful for: growing up without suffering the hunger of past generations, and my parents' dedication to providing me with an excellent education that allowed me to function with relative success in society. But, as in any cycle, one is not exempt from the ups and downs of fortune, no matter how prepared one might be. In an instant, anyone could go from stability to functional destitution. Don't believe me? Many of my countrymen (including myself) fell into this situation as a result of hyperinflation, perhaps the worst in modern history. However, this is an opportunity to test resilience, explore, and develop other talents.
Although I've quoted him on more than one occasion, the words of the wise Spanish philosopher Ortega y Gasset remain relevant: "I am myself and my circumstances." In that sense, one could compare oneself to others and look for reasons to condemn oneself or to be grateful. Therefore, it's worthwhile to see the glass as half empty (lamenting) or half full (giving thanks) for our current situation. I like to give thanks, even for the adversities I face daily.
I believe the focus lies elsewhere. In the capacity to appreciate what one is: a wonderful being existing in a complex and unjust world. Of course, adhering to some other Stoic precepts, I conclude that, in the end, privileges and blessings, although determined by the place we occupy in the world, reside essentially in the freedom to act upon them. It is up to each of us to exercise that freedom. It's a shame that so many ignore it or are unable to recognize it.
Greetings.
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