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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, 2024 / 00:40

This episode discusses privilege in New Zealand, gratitude, and perspectives on life compared to Afghanistan. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing the good in one's situation.

The speakers reflect on how some New Zealanders may take their circumstances for granted. They suggest that a broader perspective can help appreciate the privileges they have.

One speaker shares personal experiences from Afghanistan, highlighting the contrast between the difficulties faced there and the relative comfort in New Zealand.

The discussion encourages listeners to acknowledge both the challenges and the positives of living in New Zealand, promoting a balanced view of life.

TL;DR

New Zealanders should recognize their privilege and appreciate their circumstances compared to life in Afghanistan.

Video

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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
00:00:06
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
00:00:23
could have been versus what we have now
00:00:25
man you can't be filled with nothing but
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gratitude of how lucky we are it's
00:00:29
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

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 Check00:06
  • Gratitude Reminder00:25
  • Positive Outlook00:36

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