privileges

I often get annoyed for being misunderstood about so many things I can't do about. Not that I am not grateful for what I am or what I have but sometimes it gets into my nerve for being blamed of something I haven't done anything.

Some friends and acquaintances always make my being "privileged" as an excuse. When they fail a certain licensure exam, I will be blamed for having a maid at home to assist me with housework. The implication is that is supposedly the reason why I passed the exam. (go figure!) When I submitted a substantial amount of work with expectations surpassed, I was told to be lucky for being a graduate of a good elementary and high school. If i get things done, they always think that someone from my family had done something to make it work.

I used to whine about being "blamed" for these things but when I told my mother about it, she laughed out loud and told me to be thankful despite of the sourgrapings I get from them.

For all the things that I am and my environment, it is because it is my privilege. It is like a gift given with special rights. She told me that even before I was born, it is already there and I can't do anything about that. That's why it is a gift.

I have stopped complaining whenever i hear similar lame rationalizations from everyone because I realized I have nothing to be guilty about. It is indeed a gift and gifts are given however the giver wants. It is beyond my control.