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Group: alt.philosophy · Group Profile
Author: bigfletch8bigfletch8 Date: Sep 7, 2008 16:32
Most of us have been brought up under the influence of the phrase
"judge not or you shall be judged". Like many common suggestions ,
this one has many interpretations, and as such, proves to be an
interesting yardstick to ones growing awareness.
Try this one for size.
Given the premise we are all unique. (To recognise such uniqueness can
be associated with the more 'obscure' term of self realization).
It is unarguable that we each have a unique set of experiences, not
only in what happens to us and when, but how we interpret such
events.In the early days we often need to make comparisons to get a
fix on our own position.(Ever wondered what it would be like to be
Bill Gates???)
As one grows, the 'connection' to our own originality grows also, but
old understandings, such as interpretations of the phrase refered to,
often become blockages.
If you apply this to yourself, then it makes sense 'not' to judge your
own experiences, for it is only new experience which opens up our
individuality. Judgment, by definition is based on yesterdays
understanding.Letting go, has more significance than first meets the
eye.
Freedom is going where life takes us. Frustration is judging
(believing) that it should be somewhere else, not only for yourself,
but for others also.
Judgment day? Now theres something to contemplate in the light of
these points.
BOfL
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