I have noticed that when I judge other people, I am more concerned about whether others are judging me. When I stop judging, I am less concerned about it.
I have noticed that when I am judging others, and worry about being judged, I withdraw from interacting with others. Both physically and emotionally.
I have noticed that this is a pretty high price to pay for judging others.
What would have me judge others? Is it so I can find them "less than," and therefore beneath me? Am I trying to feel better about myself by being superior? Is that why I judge sometimes?
Is feeling superior a big enough payoff for the isolation that results?
Not anymore.
I am committed to giving up judging both others and myself, one interaction at a time.