The continuous quest for any true peace activist is to keep working to cease all wars within.
Judgement is one of the energies that keeps on creating inner conflicts. It is a double edged blade that always hurts the hand that strikes. According to The Law of Correspondence, however we judge others, we will be judged.
By judging others, we also create a wall of separation, inhibiting us from authentically meeting the whole of each other. We have to remember that we are only able to sense or see a glimpse of the richness of each other. Through compassion, we can have the patience to see beyond the temporal behaviour of others, and give a chance for them to reveal something deeper of themselves, a larger image of the whole.
Perhaps that person is carrying an unimaginable pain inside their hearts that we know nothing of? Maybe this behaviour is the very best they can give from the overwhelming pool of sadness, shame and torment they live with?
And on the other hand, maybe if we judge this person, we can never get to witness their beauty. By being open to each other, we create a safe space for our gifts to blossom.
However, there is a difference in judgement and discernment. In this realm of polarities, we must be able to distinguish wrong from right and lie from truth. Otherwise we would float adrift in the grey zone of moral irresponsibility, acting from impulse alone and creating chaos.
It is wise to separate the person from the act or the energy. We can discern that a particular behaviour of a person is wrong, and still recognise the fundamental sacredness of their spirit within. We can discern that a particular cultural practice is wrong, while still having faith in humanity.
If we remember all of the times that we hurt someone and all of the times we let ourselves down, we can find gratitude for the Grace that has permitted us to continue learning. Recognising that we are all on a journey of growth allows us to forgive each other. Even the cruelest acts hold a suffering heart in bondage within. May we all find Mercy.
