Pronouncing Judgment...Hold it

 

 There are so many things that you don't know about me, so don't judge me until you decide to find out.  I had a situation earlier this week where I pronounced judgement on somebody for a recurring situation. Only today did I stop to think; what in this person's life do I not know.  Why do they feel it necessary to behave in this way?  Now, I am not getting all soft and ignoring the behaviour. However, taking a step back is allowing me to see the big picture and pull back from the judgement and come from a place of understanding and compassion.  I may never really like this person, but I can still have loving thoughts towards them.  This feels so much better to me and in face brings me peace. In Martin Luther King Jr.'s words...   "I will mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."

I make judgements on what I think I know, so my judgements are limited and can be downright wrong and misleading.  And from Dr Wayne Dyer, "When you judge another you do not define them, you define yourself."

I found these sayings on the internet. There was no credit given to the authors so I quote them here in the same way.

Good Judgment Comes with Experience, But Experience Comes from Bad Judgment

Don't be so quick to judge me. You only see what I choose to show.

People are quick to judge, but slow to correct themselves.

As you take two minutes to consider peace for our world today, think about how you can take a step back before judging to maintain your peace. 

 

Peace And The Long Winter

I am anxiously waiting for spring. Winter has been cold and long. The forecast indicates another week of cold before we get to seasonal norms.  I am struggling to maintain my equilibrium. Going for a walk is almost impossible as the sidewalks are filled with ruts, ice and water. What to do?  I have made sure I have lots of contact with people, resting as I need to and staying physically active even if it is indoors. There is a weariness to my spirit right now. The number one thing that is sustaining me is reaching out to people. I have tended to be an island in the past and I know I cannot live like that anymore. I am grateful to know this and grateful that I am honouring myself by acting on it. I do not have peace in my life when I am in loneliness.  And I love having peace in my life.

As you take two minutes to consider peace for our world today, think about what you are doing during this long winter to sustain peace in your life.