Don't Judge

"It's easy to judge. It's more difficult to understand. Understanding requires compassion, patience, and a willingness to believe that good hearts choose poor methods. Through judging, we separate. Through understanding, we grow." ~Doe Zantamata~

Good evening dear ones. Society is incredibly quick to throw out judgments these days. We see something or hear something that is 'against the norm' and people are pouncing. They scream at how offended they are, or make comments about what must be the reason behind someone's actions. What they don't do, is take the time to get the whole story. They read a page or two and think they know all they need to know.

Admittedly, I am guilty of it, and I am doing what I can to change that about myself. I try to step back and remember I have my own life to live. I ask a question or two of myself... "Does this affect me in any way? Does this really have anything to do with me at all?" The answer to both of these questions is almost always 'No'. If whatever someone is doing has no bearing on my life, then who am I to judge? I want to be free to live my life the way I feel is right for me, as I'm sure everyone does. I believe we truly have that freedom as long as we don't allow ourselves to live by the judgment of others. If someone wants to judge you for the way you live, or be offended by it, let them. It's their problem, not yours.

Be who you are my loves and be good to one another. Be Kind, Be Peace, and Be Love. Yesterday is past, and tomorrow isn't promised. Live and love for today. -Live-Laugh-Love-