Today’s message is a simple reminder but also a very potent one .
I caught myself today passing judgement on someone I don’t know very well . The judgement was based greatly on my perception of that person rather than actual facts. And even though what I think of them will never matter to this person , what gives me the right to judge them or anyone else ? Who am I to define what is right or wrong especially without any knowledge of their personal circumstances ? What sort of person does that make me ?
Thoughts ?
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I think it’s human nature to make assumptions and ‘judge’ but it’s what you do with those thoughts that makes you a “sort of” person.
Learning from other peoples mistakes/unlikeable-ness/unhappiness is a great way to self reflect. Just don’t reflect with others.
Unless you’re judging the panel from The Voice. Then judge away!!! Judge away!
Well said ! In this particular situation ( without giving too much away ) , I was judging them based on certain life decisions they made but then I thought , that is so wrong , I don’t know the background well enough as to what drove that decision , who was I to judge ?
Thanks xo
Point well made 3xpretty
Don’t be too hard on yourself
haha thanks hun xo
I hope this is something that I can always live up to. My parents always remind me about not judging people right away and widening my perspective in life as our stories will never be the same.
Mars , your parents are right , everyone has a reason or a story …mostly, always a good idea to hear their side of the story . Sometimes though , in life you may not have the chance to understand people’s circumstances or the reasons for their choices , and you may even find yourself judging them but as Pretty said , as long as you use that to self reflect rather than criticise , you are ok
Could not agree more. Hugs!
Hugs right back hun
We all do it, it spicy & fun, but whats more important is to catch yourself before you go too far. Realizing your mistake takes a big person. Keep your actions, especially your words in check. Sooner than later you will be on the other side and you will want ppl to know you for you and not a fake assumption of who you are. Luv u Sabs
Too True my friend… too true …isn’t that what we teach our children and what we were always taught …. I find more than anything that the correct values always have a way of filtering down ..
lots of love !! hope the raising boys survival guide made sense , brace yourselves !!!
Oooo this is one of my strong points – I judge people very quickly! I know, I hate myself when I catch myself doing it. Great post!
Oh Lou Lou , we all do it …in varying degrees but we all do …and its easy enough to fall into that trap …I guess this is just a good reminder
Thanks for reading hun 
Words to iive by!
I hate judging people, yet i always end up doing it :S… Trying to correct myself – cuz honestly, when you get to know someone you have judged, and your judgement was not even near, it feels like crap
… Love your blog Sabeen 
and stope your title ! love, Rabia.
Thanks heaps Rabi ! And we all do it, I suppose its part of the human dna , just need to know where to draw the line.
hugs !
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