Our egos love to judge and criticize others because it makes us feel superior. But the good feeling eventually backfires and makes us feel bad about ourselves. That’s because our subconscious mind doesn’t distinguish who the negativity is directed toward. It assumes all commentary is about us. After a pleasant and fleeting moment of superiority, finding fault with others actually lowers our self-esteem. That’s why, the less we judge others, the better we feel. The better we feel, the more likely we are to be compassionate and understanding of everyone. It’s a cycle…
Of goodness.
Jarl and Steve
I think judging ourselves turns out just as badly for the same reasons, except in that case we don’t even get the momentary rush of feeling superior. I find it vital to watch out that I am not tearing myself down for something I had thought would go better.
Love, Larry
It’s an unconscious practice for most of us. Sometimes it’s so automatic, we don’t even notice the constant criticism we’re leveling at ourselves and others. Both are bad for us and bad for the world.