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>> I don't know what it would ever mean to deserve the wealth and privilege that I have now. I want to do everything in my power to make sure that the injustice
by hkmurakami 13y ago
>> I don't know what it would ever mean to deserve the wealth and privilege that I have now. I want to do everything in my power to make sure that the injustices that have built history are righted.
Perhaps... to be a responsible custodian to what we've inherited, to not abuse it, to be conscious about how immensely fortunate we are, and above all, to share it with others around us.
- potatolicious 13y agoI think OP is possibly getting at something else - it's possible that the moment we reach the "I deserve this privilege" moment is also the moment you stop deserving it. Personally I operate under the notion that I don't deserve any of this, and that I have it by the grace of luck and those that came before me. It is the ultimate hubris for me to self-determine whether or not I deserve all of this, so I'll leave that determination up to others, and chance. Likewise, I'll do my best to ensure others who I believe are upright and good get what they deserve, do not have, and that I can provide. I view with great skepticism anyone who believes they are entitled to the immense riches and privileges we enjoy.
- sliverstorm 13y agoBelieving you don't deserve anything you have or have access to can be a big hit to your self worth though, causing things like imposter syndrome or other forms of insecurities.