Inspiring Change Every Day with Grace
Left Behind
Some people are born into rooms others spend years knocking on. Power and privilege are not evenly handed out. For some, it’s a silver spoon; for others, it’s a plastic fork they had to borrow.
This imbalance is as old as humanity itself. Yet the question that matters is not just why the scales are uneven, but how we make them fair without creating bitterness on either side.
Power is influence. It’s the voice that gets heard first. Privilege is access. It’s the unlocked door others can’t even see. Neither is evil in themselves. They simply magnify what’s in the heart of the one who holds them.
But when power and privilege stay in the hands of a few, the rest of the world feels the weight of being left behind. That’s where equity becomes more than a noble idea, it becomes a moral responsibility.
Equity isn’t about cutting everyone the same slice of cake. It’s about making sure the hungry get fed first, and the ones with full plates share without feeling robbed. It’s recognising that some people start at mile zero, while others start halfway through the race.
If we only talk about equality; same rules for everyone, we ignore the reality that not everyone begins from the same line. But in trying to level the playing field, resentment can sneak in.
Those who once had more may feel they’re being stripped of what they earned. Those still climbing may feel every small win is too little and too late.
Resentment is the silent poison that kills both justice and unity. And the truth is, we can’t build equity with resentment in the room. It needs trust, open dialogue, and the humility to acknowledge each other’s struggles.
History shows us that societies grow stronger when those with power use it to lift others. Look at the most impactful leaders, they didn’t hoard influence; they leveraged it.
Privilege, when shared, has the power to heal divides. Power, when used to protect the weak, earns respect even from rivals. It’s not about losing what’s yours; it’s about enlarging the table so more can sit and eat.
We must ask ourselves daily: Am I holding the scales or tipping them? If we have influence, how are we using it? Are we hoarding opportunities, or are we creating space for someone else’s voice?
For the one without power, are we working to rise without tearing others down? Equity is a partnership, it needs the willingness of the strong and the courage of the overlooked.
If we keep talking, keep sharing stories, and keep finding creative ways to bridge the gap, the scales will shift, not perfectly, but meaningfully.
Because in the end, fairness is not just about the rules. It’s about the relationships, and if we guard those relationships from resentment, we just might hold the scales steady enough for everyone to win.
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