Most of us do not know yet that we can't be free as long as we think it is okay to judge others. We don't realize that judging others, reinforces the bars of our own cage. Of course, we do not know we are in a cage. We won't fully realize it until we understand the extent of our hidden fears and how they inhibit our thoughts and actions.
Judging others is an attack. We can't fool ourselves, we know that. If we can attack others, they can attack us. Every time we judge, we know we are vulnerable to judgement i.e. an attack. The accumulative effect on the mind, makes artificial walls to protect yourself against any coming assault. These fear built walls are very limiting to the psyche and behavior. Often a person will not realize the limitation he/she has created until it is suddenly lifted by insight or an uplifting experience.
Individually and collectively we have created these limiting walls through our judgement. Earlier, I talked about how judgement effects individual relationships; now I would like to talk about how judgement creates barriers between people, at a societal level. We are all familiar with the prejudice against people because of race and religion. How about class? How about subtle differences in class?
In United States, some people have the myth that class is non-existent or not a problem. In some ways it is worse than it is in Europe where it is easier defined. People are kept just as firmly in their 'place', even without the social structure of say, the British.
In America we have all kinds of pejorative terms for people we don't think meet out social economic standard; we call them trailer trash or scumbags and a whole range of nasty names. If they have any problems it is always their fault for making the wrong choices. No matter how hard they work or how much they contribute, they are looked down on. When they get injured at their work or have alcohol or drug problems; they must have deserved it. It is never the fault of those who exploit them and get rich off their labor and their suffering.
I was reminded of this recently when members of this group did us a great favor. When they were visiting us, I was aware of my own internal reactions. It isn't that I judged them; but, I was so acutely aware that they inhabited a different world than I did. It was humbling and mortifying. When members of this group go through their day they experience a different world than I do. They are molded and affected by peoples judgements just like I am. They are kept in their cage. I am kept in my cage.
We can't know freedom until we can give up judgement. Most of us don't know we are not free; such is the power of the matrix. I will be writing more about that.
Be aware of the judgements you make of others because of a perception of class difference. Watch your mind. Forgive yourself for any negative reaction you have. You have been carefully taught to judge others and keep them in their place. It is all by design, as is, the myth of scarcity; a not so subtle teaching, used to blame the have nots and hide the wealth of the haves. I will go into this deeper on Saturday.
As ever, the solution is to love yourself. Know how beautiful you are. It won't occur to you to judge others.
Love and Peace, Gregg
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