The Privilege Of Self Evaluation.

As we sit, ponder and go inward, we sometimes forget that the act of doing this is due to our external privileges. The mere ability to self-reflect and aspire for betterment means we have the resources and time to do so. As we ponder perhaps we could also do so for our wider community.

In terms of sustainability and the ethics of being a maker, I'm aware that much of my own success is due to my geographical and socio-economic placement. Understanding our biases and taking proper steps towards equity can be difficult in a society driven by consumption and hyper-individualisation. My point is that we mustn't get caught up with the narrative that we have created x y & z, and remember that, mostly, our circumstances have led to x y & z being available to us (or not).

To conclude, while the daily issues we face need self-reflection, so does the wider community of people who are not benefiting from the stability of what we have come to expect as human rights. Clean water, education, and fresh produce to name a few. Practising radical gratitude and really feeling your position whatever that may be, counts for a lot.

Kinds Phoebe