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Disparity

Why am I so blessed? I'm not sure how to explain the disparity I see. I just visited 3 friends in the ward and I can't help but wonder what determines placement, propensities, abilities, advantages, etc. in this world. Why are some born into poverty with terrible home lives and others born with a silver spoon in their hand? Is it random chance? Is it based on pre-mortal performance?

I haven't found any explanation for current conditions to satisfy my intellect. Nor can I create an explanation that I find acceptable. If there is only one earthly experience for each human being, then it doesn't seem fair that some have better birthplaces and benefits. Conversely, if there are multiple lifetimes, then I'm feeling like I must have been pretty epic because I was born with so many advantages. I'm not a white male, but I am a white woman who was blessed with a loving family, fantastic parents, incredible health, access to clean water, food, education, opportunities, and a plethora of other advantages. I have amazing friends who haven't had such advantages and even continue to fare unfortunately and they are good peeps. I can't imagine them being naughty in their past life to position them accordingly. 

Why such disparity? I don't have an answer. I don't really need one. I'm just going to pretend it was a lottery and I hit the jackpot. And because I hit the jackpot, I'm going to be as generous with my winnings as possible.
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