Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged

"Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend's eye."

Matthew 7:5

A few words can mean a lot, especially when they are aimed at a person's course of life - never mind the thoughts or opinions we babble on another person's humanity. Hence forth, I am writing this with as much open mindedness as possible, since I have recently undergone judgement my self, I know the trivialities which critique, and what the imposing questions of another person's life path occupy. Whether it be involving image (self consciousness and self esteem issues quickly rise to anxiety, depression and in serious cases, suicide) life style choices (everything from stoners to gym fanatics) a person's perspective/beliefs or lack of. Having a job or being unemployed, having children or complete lethargy, we should remind ourselves regularly, that we are only here to focus on our own progress not to shame others for their own ambitions or shortcomings. 

We're bombarded with too much gossip; negative media connotations sell out and make major businesses profit at the cost of someone's privacy and dignity. In many cases, a celebrity or famous person does not ask for the attention that they fall victim to. Regardless of how much success we create, how much money we have in the bank, we are all human beings and therefore encounter the same emotions and responsibilities of any other human life.

Furthermore, like people in notoriety, we are usually caught in action at our worst moments, in unflattering angles and outrageous circumstances. The press and paparazzi seek out these opportunities with constant stalking and at unreasonable digs. Can you imagine how it would feel to have people following you all over the place? What if you just fancied hiding somewhere nobody knew of your location for some peace and time away from your usual schedule. Perhaps to dedicate to personal growth or nurturing a relationship away from the scene of slander and oppressive, uninvited guests. What if after all your glory you just wondered what it would be like in societal terminology, to just have a 'normal life'?

This is why I stress that (me included) it is evermore important to learn respect and humility towards others, as the next generation develop into the epitome of the human species. Jealousy generates hate, hate creates war, war is murder. 

If a person is different from you, do not fear them; hate is born of fear. To reduce fear, we approach others with serenity and friendly intention, not with hostility and defensiveness. If we do not understand another, we ask questions politely and we listen intently, absorb the information with unbiased cognition and take it at face value. If we disagree, then there is no problem, that is just the conclusion that has been made from an individual's rationale. If every body were the same, we would live in a very opposite world.

This triggers my imagination.... May be the Earth was designed for these purposes. For species to have differentiation, for it to evolve in its own unique way. This again, is only an idea of opinion, some will debate otherwise. This is also okay. This is why independent differences is good. It makes quality conversation, and spawns new concepts which we will share and build over many generations. 

Humans are sensual beings. Whilst most of us are cosy in our homes, rather dormant and relaxed, attempting to hold back any worries from the day or challenges of the future, we aren't doing an awful lot else. This is where hobbies come into our leisure time... if a person prefers gaming over watching television, then let it be. If someone likes painting over reading, then so it is, and there is no need to be arguing that. Do not judge people for how they spend their time. If they wish to practice their faith, from their home or by travelling or visiting friends and family, then that is also a perfectly permissible and normal thing to do.

I hear too often about people dismissing others, rejecting their principles, because of what they favour to do with their lives, "_____ spends too much time doing/seeing _____ these days, its like they don't care/think about me/our friends anymore"... Which is totally uncivilised and avoidable.

This song represents how we are all very similar if you look closely

We're all stuck in the same boat, ocean, vortex, whatever... no matter how you examine it. We all have varying personalities; some people have patience, some people have energy, some have irregular behaviours and some revolve certain methods of living.

Food, work, commuting, socialising, music, shows... all of these factors are very intimate relationships and bullies target people who allow their introversion around their passions and pleasures to be condemned by those who are sincerely avoiding their own flaws and veiled disdain of oneself, behind closed doors. Some people have health conditions that they cannot help i.e. a wheelchair or bi-polar, a thyroid problem or peripheral neuropathy. (Just because you cannot see it, doesn't mean that it doesn't exist, that the person is not suffering) 

On the other hand, people who claim to be entertained by the negative feedback of the public eye are only saying so as not to admit the unbearable turmoil that they are enduring at a deep psychological level. A healthy human being does not want other human beings to hate them. Some people advocate that the reason humans dispute with this temperament is because of competition, a supposed "instinct" of the species. Some call it "character building", yet I believe it is an issue with the "ego" of the mind. The spirit is not naturally aggressive, it is the mind that fools us into thinking that we are not enough as we are. Sure every thing takes hard work, whether it be mental or physical, we must appreciate that every one is trying their best for their own sake.

Perfection is subjective, I guess. Then again, what do we have to compare it to other than media propaganda or the person sitting next to you? I would like to think that life experience is the best essence that we can use in a comparative analysis of our good and bad decisions. All we can do is try to make our future a better one, not only for ourselves but for those in our immediate environment. Trial and error, expert planning or improvisation... Life can be an adventure, a romance or a tragedy, its all about attitude. Have a positive attitude towards yourself and others and you will go far.