Fair

It is only Tuesday but this week I have already heard several people complaining about something not being “fair”. I have terrible news for a lot of people life is by definition not fair. If life were fair would Stephen Hawkins be in a wheelchair unable to communicate? If life were fair Paris Hilton would be rich and on TV all the time? You need to find the person who lead you to believe life was fair and do something mean (as in slightly unpleasant, not beat them to a pulp) to them since that will teach them first hand life isn’t fair! Then move on, since life isn’t fair but that doesn’t mean you have to take it lying down. If someone does something that isn’t fair, then you must evaluate if the power to do that to you is granted by you or if they really do have true power over you. If you give them the power to screw you then don’t bitch cause the light company screwed you over and never do anything, sit down and write them a well worded letter explaining your issue and mail it. Don’t be mean, and if you call them on the phone the most powerful words you can say to the customer service rep is “I know this isn’t your fault but _____” Make them want to help you, and if it is in their power they likely will.
If the person not being fair is your boss or someone more powerful, unless they answer to no one then chances are you have recourse. In theory companies and governments are set up to be fair. So if you’re not being treated fairly, then you have recourse, and you need not even take the recourse, simply asking for special forms or the rumor that you are asking for certain forms is often enough to solicit change.
Now, then if what is unfair to you, is fair or normal to everyone else, you’re up the creek. A bit of advice, the more people involved in a “conspiracy” against you, (unless you can trace the source to a single individual) the more likely it is that it is in your head.
To close, life isn’t fair, but if you don’t simply accept that fact, and you actually strive to make life fairer, then it likely your life will improve. Sure Paris Hilton will still be rich and on TV, and you won’t be, but things won’t be quite as unfair.