Sometimes, it feels like life is playing a cruel joke on us. It can be because you lost an opportunity you’ve poured your heart into, or you work tirelessly for every small win, or sometimes, it seems like you’re playing a game set on the highest difficulty level. Meanwhile, you see others cruising through life in what appears to be easy mode.
Why we think life is unfair?
When we see people born with a silver spoon in their mouth, the thought that comes to our mind is, ”That’s so unfair.”
And this is the truth: life doesn’t distribute its cards evenly. Some of us battle health issues, financial instability, or emotional struggles, while others navigate through societal pressures and personal insecurities.
Why life is fair?
But here’s a thought – if life has been unfair to everyone in some way or another, doesn’t that, in a strange sense, make it fair? In this journey of ups and downs, we all share a common goal – the pursuit of happiness, meaning, and fulfilment despite the odds. Just as every individual, regardless of their starting point in life, encounters their own set of hurdles, their moments of adversity and trials that they must overcome, does this not introduce a form of cosmic balance into the equation of life? Yes, Some challenges are greater or tougher than others. But that’s what makes every one of us unique in our own way.
Food Chain Analogy
In the food chain, predators rely on prey to survive. This might seem unfair to the prey, always on the run, living in fear of being eaten. However, this interaction is vital for the health of the ecosystem. The food chain works in a loop; every prey is a predator, and vice versa. Those that are called apex predators all have natural limitations, such as low reproduction rates or low survival rates at birth. Every species in the ecosystem has its own importance, and this predator and prey loop keeps populations in check, ensuring that no single species dominates and depletes the resources needed by others to survive.
Furthermore, the food chain shows us how all living beings are interconnected. Each creature, no matter how small, contributes to the balance of the ecosystem. Similarly, in life, our actions and experiences are interconnected.
What living means for us a humans?
Facing life head-on is about embracing your unique journey through its trials and victories. Think about this: The most memorable moments of our lives are those filled with high emotions – joy, sadness, or even despair. The memories that stick with us and truly make us feel alive are those when we’ve felt something deeply. You might have spent countless normal days that blend into one another, but it’s the days filled with emotion that you remember. Those days that are filled with emotions are proof we are alive and living life to its fullest.
These challenges and opportunities might seem unevenly distributed, but they play a crucial role in our growth and development. The struggles we face—our predators, so to speak—push us to adapt, grow stronger, and find innovative ways to survive and thrive. On the flip side, our successes, our moments in the sun, nourish and sustain us, giving us the energy to continue.
Sometimes, it’s fair for us and not fair for others and other times, it’s vice versa!
The Truth of Life
It’s a reminder that in the grand scheme of things, balance is maintained through what seems like chaos. Our struggles and triumphs are not just our own but are part of a larger, complex, yet so simple system of growth. This perspective doesn’t necessarily make the challenges easier, but It provides a sense of purpose and belonging within the grand scale of life.
It’s not just about the external circumstances we face; they’re about how we respond to them. Our unique experiences of unfairness aren’t barriers to our happiness but pathways to discovering our true strength and potential.
Every struggle we face and every challenge we overcome adds to our story – a story of resilience, courage, and perseverance. It’s not the absence of struggle that defines us but how we choose to respond to it. Your journey through life’s challenges is an opportunity to discover your strength, to learn to dance in the rain and to find joy in the journey.
If there’s one truth that binds us all, it’s the universal experience of struggle. Every culture and every spiritual tradition speaks of the trials of life. They teach us about resilience in the face of despair and finding light in the darkest of times.
Conclusion
When life seems overwhelmingly unfair, remember, it’s not singling you out. Instead, it’s inviting you to join the ranks of those who have faced their battles head-on with courage and resilience. Your unique journey through life’s challenges is not just about facing adversity; it’s about discovering your strength, learning to dance in the rain, and, most importantly, finding joy in the journey. Remember, it’s not the absence of struggle that defines us but how we choose to respond to it. Let your story be one of courage, perseverance, and an unyielding quest for happiness and growth, regardless of the hand you’ve been dealt.
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