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What does it mean?
Privilege blinds people to suffering, even as they enjoy simple blessings.
In plain terms
We complain while ignoring the struggles of others.
What can you take from it?
Compare your struggles to real suffering.

Where it applies

  • social commentary
  • personal guilt
  • activism

Putting it to work

  • check your privilege
  • practice humility

Questions to consider

  • When did you ignore someone's pain?
  • What blessing do you take for granted?

Another view

It assumes all complaints are trivial compared to the poor.

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