Privilege

I learned a lot about privilege this week.  As I was in Abaco I saw those who had more than enough and those who had barely any.   Being privileged is not a choice or something that we can change.  It is what is given to us, what we have to accept.  In America we consider those who have the latest technology and the biggest homes to be privileged.  In some parts of Abaco those who have clean clothes and electricity are the privileged ones.  It is all a point of perspective.   What is important?  What do we consider a privilege? 

While I was in Abaco I felt very privileged.  In America I feel like I am barely making it.  It all comes down to necessity vs. want.  Kids here feel like they need new toys and games every day or week.  Kids in Abaco are grateful for the one toy that they have.  My week in Abaco has me reevaluating what is truly important.  I have realized how well off I really am.  I need to look at the things in life that I have and be grateful.  I have a family and a home.  I have a car that runs and money to eat.  I would say that I am a very privileged person.