Judgement and Opening Ourselves to Others

I heard something interesting today. This person explained that when we judge others, we always judge ourselves as well.

Next time when you catch yourself making a judgement about what another should do or be like, think of what that says about yourself. Did you make that judgement because you have low self-confidence? Did you make that judgement because you are afraid of something? Insecurity and fear often lie behind judgement.

Judgement also separates very often. If you find yourself making many judgement calls, practice instead opening yourselves to others and to what they have to offer you. I have had to practice this a lot because at one time I was quite judgmental.

Just some thoughts from a friend that I thought you might like :)