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Do Kiwis need a “slap in the face” to realise how good we’ve got it?! #newzealand #refugee #aotearoa

July 29, 202400:40
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do you think some of us in New Zealand
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are a little bit ungrateful for being
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born into privilege and not being aware
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of how good we've got it I think so it's
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always nice to take a step back and say
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despite the troubles that I'm in just
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really big picture it's not all that bad
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and you don't want to make light of
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people's issues but they do need a bit
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of a slap in the face to say come on bro
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like it's not that bad like honestly
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having gone through what we went through
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being given the perspective of life in
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Afghanistan and what our trajectory
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could have been versus what we have now
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man you can't be filled with nothing but
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gratitude of how lucky we are it's
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really good to remind ourselves as kiwis
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that yeah of course this country does
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have its problems but it's also nice to
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just kind of step back and say you know
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what despite that she's pretty good
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she's all right

Podspun Insights

In this thought-provoking episode, the conversation takes a deep dive into the often-overlooked privilege of living in New Zealand. The guest candidly reflects on the contrast between their life experiences and those of individuals in war-torn regions like Afghanistan. With a refreshing honesty, they challenge listeners to reassess their own perspectives on life's challenges, encouraging a moment of gratitude for the comforts many take for granted. This episode serves as a gentle reminder that while life may present its hurdles, there's always a silver lining to be found, and sometimes a little wake-up call is all it takes to appreciate the good.

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Episode Highlights

  • Perspective from Afghanistan
    Comparing life in New Zealand to the struggles faced in Afghanistan.
    “Having gone through what we went through...”
    @ 00m 17s
    July 29, 2024
  • Gratitude for Privilege
    A reminder to appreciate the privileges we have, especially in New Zealand.
    “You can't be filled with nothing but gratitude.”
    @ 00m 25s
    July 29, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Perspective Shift00:17
  • Gratitude Check00:29
  • Positive Outlook00:36