We live on an uneven playing field.  We know this.  And if we fit in or onto the playing field perfectly, we do not necessarily see how uneven it can be for others.  If we are in a position where we don’t need to know, we may be totally unaware that this uneven field even exists for other people.  Herein lies the problem.  What we don’t know can make it hard to level the field.  Where do we begin to change the playing field for those that don’t fit in?  If a person realizes the problem, then that is where we can start. 

I have mentally struggled with this situation for a very long time.  I know that there will always be people poorer and richer than myself, and I accept that because I have been fortunate to have enough of what I needed.  However, it’s important to recognise when you have an advantage over another person.  Just because something has always been a certain way, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be made better. If something is unfair, that doesn’t mean that we can’t do anything about it.  It doesn’t matter where a person lies on the spectrum of talent, ability, wealth or beauty, there are always those who intrinsically have more advantages and those who have distinct disadvantages.

I feel that the problem is that most of us are comfortable with where we are as long as we have enough.  Enough can be about health, income, food, shelter, or abilities.  Some people have disabilities that make it difficult or even conceivable to have enough.  That’s where it is possible to be a part of the solution.  If one is able to offer a job to someone, or collect food for a food bank or make things more accessible to those who need those kinds of help, I believe we are called to do so.  And there are so many other positive things that can be done. 

The fact that the field is so very far from perfect, means that we need to work together.  It takes many people from all walks of life to do what they can.  Collective effort makes progress possible.  The process is difficult.  But little steps will turn into miles if enough of us want to make life easier for those who have to climb the hill to level ground.  That can be the beginning of change.  And that matters.