Universe is fair to everyone

I was talking to one of my neighbours while I met to the nearby store to pick up some groceries. We walked home and we shared thoughts about life.

I told him this Universe is fair, everyone has a chance, no matter how young or old you are.

Next he asks:

"While it seems nice to agree with it, if the universe really has no favourites....Why are some people born into poverty? Why are some born blind? Why are some born with disease?"

I understand he has some personal difficulties but who hasn't? That's why he is rather antagonistic now. It's how you pick yourself up that matters.

I gave him a shrug and told him.

"The circumstances that you are faced with doesn't really matter. It's how you look at them. If you think you are going to die because of some problems, then you will die, but, if you view at it as you'll have a story to tell and to tell it you need to live, and you'll live to tell the story. Circumstances are all the same, mate".

So the universe has no favourites- but it does have balance. You hear it everyday about people who surpass all odds who make it when everyone else does not. Is the universe playing favourite with them or are they viewing their life as different?

Worth a good thought about it.