Judging Others

[View Online]( INSPIRATION [Judging Others]( To acknowledge that we have judged and why, is the first step to a path of compassion. Though it is human to evaluate people we encounter based on first impressions, the conclusions we come to are seldom unaffected by our own fears and our own preconceptions. Additionally, our judgments are frequently incomplete. For example, wealth can seem like proof that an individual is spoiled, and poverty can be seen as a signifier of laziness — neither of which may be true. At the heart of the tendency to categorize and criticize, we often find insecurity. Overcoming our need to set ourselves apart from what we fear is a matter of understanding the root of judgment and then reaffirming our commitment to tolerance. When we catch ourselves thinking or behaving judgmentally, we should ask ourselves where these judgments come from. Traits we hope we do not possess can instigate our criticism when we see them in others because passing judgment distances us from those traits. Once we regain our center, we can reinforce our open-mindedness by putting our feelings into words. To acknowledge to ourselves that we have judged, and that we have identified the root of our judgments, is the first step to a path of compassion. Recognizing that we limit our awareness by assessing others critically can make moving past our initial impressions much easier. Judgments seldom leave room for alternate possibilities. Mother Teresa said, “If you judge people, you don’t have time to love them.” If we are quick to pass judgment on others, we forget that they, like us, are human beings. As we seldom know what roads people have traveled before a shared encounter or why they have come into our lives, we should always give those we meet the gift of an open heart. Doing so allows us to replace fear-based criticism with appreciation because we can then focus wholeheartedly on the spark of good that burns in all human souls. Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all. Loved this inspiration? Share with a friend](   DailyOM Course Spotlight [8 Steps for Transforming Relationships]( Bring more connection, understanding, and happiness into your heart and your life with this course by spiritual teacher Gina Lake. Learn the simple principles that help you feel closer to your partner and dissolve the subconscious ways many of us sabotage love. Establish a new relationship with your thoughts and allow the divine to flow more freely between you and others. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Ego Death: Restore Your True Self-Identity]( - [Gut Microbiome Remedies to Repair Your Health]( - [Aging Differently: Feel Lighter, Freer, and More Confident]( - [Traditional Italian Remedies to Heal From Within]( Recommended For You [Kettlebells: The Art of the Snatch, Clean, and Swing]( [Learn More]( [5-Minute Total Body Challenge]( [Learn More]( [3D Stretches for a Fully Functional Body]( [Learn More]( [Turn Off the Enemy in Your Mind]( [Learn More]( [Ending the Aftershocks of Traumatic Experiences]( [Learn More]( [7 Weeks to Self-Love]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 2. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 3. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 4. [Protect Yourself From Control Dramas]( 5. [Talking to Dead People]( 6. [Gut Microbiome Remedies to Repair Your Health]( 7. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 8. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 9. [Tone and Tighten Your Tummy]( 10. [Living in Calmness When Emotions Overwhelm You]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( Share this email with a friend [Share Now]( Share this email with a friend [Share Now]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.