Do you judge others? Do look at someone & immediately say they are this or they are that? Do you put everyone in your life into boxes? This person is my friend but not a good friend because of xyz. This person isn't that bright. Be honest with yourself, is this what you do?
Judging others & giving them labels is one of the quickest ways to disconnect from God/universe but one of the easiest things to fall into. The reason why we feel comfortable in judging people is because of our EGO. We feel better if we can put other people in a box & especially a box that's not as good as me.
The 5th verse of Tao Te Ching states: "Heaven & earth are impartial; they see the 10,000 things as straw dogs. The sage is not sentimental; he treats all his people as straw dogs. The sage is like heaven & earth; To him none are especially dear, nor is there anyone he disfavors. He gives & gives, without condition, offering his treasures to everyone. Between heaven & earth is a space like a bellows; empty & inexhaustible, the more it is used, the more it produces. Hold on to the center. Man was made to sit quietly & find the truth within."
What does this mean to me? We are all the same, we are all divine beings created by a Divine source. On a very basic level we are all energy & our energy is connected to everything & everyone. If you look for the divine in everyone you meet you will not be inclined to judge.
The old adage "You can't judge a book by it's cover" is very true & you'll never know what someone can bring into your life unless you listen with an open heart. Move past the EGO & into your soul, for in your soul we are all one!
Have a great weekend! Till Monday,
Bill
Quote of the day: "We are all divine beings created from a divine source. Open your heart to others & let go of judgment."
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