不平等だからこそ、人生は面白い

Life is Interesting Precisely Because It Is Unequal

Hello, everyone!
　Today, I would like to think about inequality. Don't you think the world is inherently unequal? Some people are born beautiful, while others are not as blessed in their looks. Some people have brilliant minds, wealthy heirs, and are naturally popular with the opposite sex—while others are the exact opposite. The list goes on and on. If God truly exists, why is this planet so filled with inequality?

Embracing Inequality

　Perhaps everything grows rapidly precisely because of inequality. Being inferior to others in some ways can actually help you discover your own unique strengths. Even if you are not beautiful or particularly smart, you might have an extraordinary talent for cooking or a wonderful singing voice. Everyone has something good inside them. Instead of staying depressed, let’s find that one thing within ourselves that makes us say, "This is how I will win." Stop the futile resistance of comparing yourself to others, and play the hand you’ve been dealt.

It’s Okay If You're Not Good at Math or English

　You are lucky if you are good at math and English, which are frequently required for entrance and employment exams. However, a person's true talent cannot be measured by math or English alone. Public and national universities require standardized tests, making math and English mandatory subjects, but they may miss out on people with true, distinct talents. I am not saying you shouldn’t study math or English. What I mean is that you should seize opportunities where your unique potential is accepted. Today, originality that cannot be measured by conventional standards is highly valued. It could be an artistic sensibility, or actions filled with kindness and compassion for others. Lately, with power harassment and workplace bullying being so rampant, I feel that a compassionate attitude is a talent in itself. Furthermore, the grit and resilience to keep going without quitting, no matter how harshly you are scolded, might also be a talent. If you are currently stumbling in your job or life, take another careful look at the hidden side of yourself that you didn't even know existed. You might just discover something that shines brilliantly.

Jealousy and Envy Bring Modern Harms with Zero Benefits

　When wealthy and beautiful people are pampered by everyone around them, it’s easy to feel jealous. You might think, "What’s the big deal? Your car and brand-name bags were all bought by your parents! You haven’t bought a single thing yourself!" (laughs). But you see, I feel that the consciousness of all human beings on Earth is interconnected. In other words, human consciousness is one. In terms of the human body, if your foot is injured but the rest of your body is healthy, your hand doesn't think, "My foot hurts, so it has nothing to do with me." Since it is all one body, the hand treats the injured foot. The foot's pain is effectively the hand's pain. Therefore, when you feel jealous of others, envy them, or speak ill of them, it boomerangs right back to you. Comparing yourself to the wealthy and feeling jealous is a complete waste of energy—it is nothing but futile resistance. Let's just be happy for the rich daughter who gets everything bought by her parents. God simply gave her that environment. For those who weren't, let's see it as a wonderful opportunity to work hard and figure out how to become wealthy ourselves. Walking through life with all its twists and turns is what makes it fun. Tremendous hardships bring tremendous success. So, let’s use inequality as our ultimate motivation and do our best.