The breeze has finally hit tonight and My Man has invited me to go outside with him to enjoy it. I will, just not yet. I feel instead, like writing about and sharing, how privileged I feel in this country, today.
Three ideas:
One
I posted the other day about the hardships faced by some of us. How some people can’t afford the bare necessities in life. It was a sad story and as I said, I hope to never encounter one like it again.
I feel privileged in this country, today because I was free to write about the incident and express how it made me feel. I shared the story with my blogging community and it was instantly embraced. People empathised and shared their own views and stories and I learnt that I can make a small difference, somewhere, with a few words.
Privileged.
Two
Ita Buttrose is Australian of the Year – a Woman, a voice, a beacon.
I feel privileged in this country, today because a pioneer, a Woman who has achieved prominence in our society for her robust nature and innovation, has been selected. What a role model for all Australians! A national treasure!
Privileged again.
Three
Another blog introduced me to an important initiative – a movement where all Women are invited to wear a hijab for a day. It’s all about discrimination versus inclusivity, breaking down barriers.
I feel privileged in this country, today because it’s happening, without fear and with support, outreaching strangers. It wouldn’t be possible in certain other countries. Some Muslim Women and Girls around the world, do not have the right to use their voice, yet in our democratic country they can be heard and lead and contribute to society, as much as they please.
Privileged once more.
So before I go out to enjoy this midnight breeze, I have this one hope…
I hope you, like me, you feel absolutely beyond privileged to live in this country, today. And everyday.
Happy Australia Day.
Robo X
Linking up with Cooker and a Looker for Australia Day
January 25th, 2013 at 20:51
So very privileged and fortunate to live in this great country. Today I’m grateful! And will strive to remember that every day! Great post!
January 25th, 2013 at 20:51
Me too! Happy Aussie Day!
January 26th, 2013 at 20:51
Great post – I love Ita too! Felling very privileged to live in out country.
January 26th, 2013 at 20:51
I was only thinking the other day how lucky we are that a tv show can be made that mocks our PM and there is no consequences. In some countries, even appearing to not agree with leaders can result in jail time. We are indeed the lucky country.
January 28th, 2013 at 20:51
I think so too. I hadn’t thought much about our political freedoms – so very true.
January 27th, 2013 at 20:51
Yes we are privileged to not live a place that is torn by war, poverty (as in third-world) and that women are held in such high regard – as it should be.
January 28th, 2013 at 20:51
Well said! Couldn’t agree more!
January 28th, 2013 at 20:51
I absolutely do… it’s a privilege.
January 28th, 2013 at 20:51
ya i feel it