No one is better than you. No one is better, based on their genetics, their wealth, their looks, their education, their sexuality, their gender, race, ethnicity, their athletic ability, or any other factors. We, each one of us, are unique and we all have something to offer. We have something to offer each other, to our city, our state, our country, and to the rest of the planet. We all have value, we all have something to teach, share and to contribute to make other peoples lives...better.
Deeds matter. Our acts and actions matter. Compassion, integrity, altruism, benevolence, and other matters of ethics and honesty matter. For some people, spirituality (with or without organized religion) is a huge part of what guides us, it brings us serenity, solace, a connection with our ancestors, with the Gods and with Mother Earth.
What brings us fulfillment, and what makes life worth living, is our connection to music, to culture, art, weaving, cuisine, to food, dance, drums, sex, rituals, formal and alternative education, acknowledgement of the continuation of life, of lessons learned, family, faith, and the hope that there is justice on this planet.
We live in a world with far too many racists, misogynists, homophobics, with people that are afraid of anything deemed out of the norm, people that want to control others, to oppress, repress, exploit, to beat down and cast aspersions against anyone not like them. One thing is always true, throughout human history, the desire to live ones own life on our own terms. Human beings yearn for autonomy, for freedom, and want to live according to their interests, values and morals, and not what is based on fiat or dictum stated by someone else. Many wars have been fought for freedom. Revolutions, overthrowing governments, immigrating and emigrating to all points of the planet to escape oppression and to seek out a safe and secure place to live, to live in peace, to thrive, to prosper and to raise children and live to a ripe old age.
We all benefit when we speak out and advocate for the disenfranchised, stand up for the downtrodden, minorities, the tired and poor, the sick, the young and the elderly. They all want the same as we do. In that regard all humans are similar as we were not created in a science lab, nor a pod, its just part of human nature, our instinct and we were all born that way. God and/or Mother Nature does not make mistakes. You were born the way you are because you are perfect the way you are. Don't let anyone try to tell you that you deserve less, that you are less, or that you don't deserve the opportunity to freely and safely live your own life, in your own way.
The End. :)
