During times of change or struggle you can often hear someone say that “things will even out”. It is a conflicted catch phrase in that it sounds optimistic but doesn’t assign any responsibility.
It is usually uttered when something bad is happening now, or we suspect that things will be less than perfect later on.
Often the people who say “things will even out” are either not the ones being directly affected by the situation, they have struggled and lost in a similar situation in the past, or they have yet to experience a positive team experience.
Working together on mutually beneficial tasks is at the core of society. Despite our seeming individuality, most people share common goals and needs.
What is often hidden in our current culture is the joy and satisfaction of helping others. Very strong marketing efforts are made every day to convince each of us that we are unique and need to think primarily about what we want and what we desire — right now!
While it is essential for each of us to try hard to work through our problems, we need to know when we need help. We can be humble and accepting of our own limitations because we know that together we can do more.
Most people like helping others, and if asked to help they will.
The next time you hear someone say “things will even out” please recognize the moment for what it is: someone needs help and you might be the person that can help them.