One of the hardest things to do in this life is to always remember that you are no better than the person standing to your right or your left: We are all human, make mistakes, hurt each other and disappoint one another. Personally, this is something I struggle with very hard and tend to beat myself up over because I sincerely try each and every day to be a better person not only for myself, but to be the best I can for my husband and a good example to my children.
Humble Yourself!... Something that is much easier said than done.
Example: There was a woman outside my building this morning wearing "older" clothes, with minimal make-up on and she was smoking a cigarette while her child was playing next to her. I couldn't help it. I judged her. I thought negatively toward her for smoking in front of her child. I thought her outfit was old and out of style. I thought she was dressed in appropriately for being at a "professional" office building. I got all of this out of only seeing her for less than 30 seconds.
The truth is, I don't know this woman. I don't know her circumstances. Maybe she was smoking her 1 cigarette she saves for stressful situations only. Maybe she was stressed because her ex-significant other was supposed to be picking up their child so she could get to work. Maybe she was taking care of this child as a favor to a friend or family member.
Bottom line: I judged without knowing anything except for what was on the outside...
So, if I can get anything out of this, STOP YOURSELF, put yourself in someone else's shoes and say a prayer for them (and for yourself) - Help make the world a better place. Become a better person. Take the higher road. Not necessarily the easiest way, but hey, who said this life was easy? If it were easy to do it right, everyone would do it...
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