It’s Human Nature to be Judgmental 2

So a friend and I bravely ventured out to our local mall; it isn’t all about the shopping, though.  One of the best things about going out in public is the people watching.  We came across a unique game store, so we proceeded in.  We were surrounded by comic books, buckets of dice and board games that I’ve never heard of.  As we rounded the corner, multiple fold-out tables filled with card players greeted us.  You know the card games I’m talking about –Dungeons and Dragons – Magic… Upon seeing this foreign situation, my friend and I gave each other “the look”, turned around and walked right out of the store.  Were we a bit judgmental?  You betcha!  It’s Human Nature to be Judgmental.  We just can’t help it.

The Mission: To explain why It’s Human Nature to be Judgmental.

In order to not judge or be judged is to simply stay home and be a hermit.  Stay out of stores, stay off social media, don’t go to work, don’t go out with friends… just do nothing.  It’s impossible to not judge others because we, as individuals, have our own egotistical opinions.  We all have our personal likes and dislikes.  Judging others is easy because we don’t understand them or we don’t “get” why they are the way they are.  We don’t walk in their ugly shoes and we don’t understand why they would wear them.  It’s inevitable that we judge them for it because we are not them.

Walking into that store and seeing those players made my friend and I uncomfortable because we didn’t understand their enjoyment.  In all reality it’s probably a really fun game that you share with even more amazing people.  Our lack of understanding and experience made us judge their taste in their free time and hobbies.  However, they probably took one look at us and thought “psh, stuck up busy bodies”.

The judgmental state of mind covers such a broad spectrum: clothes you wear, who your friends are, taste in movies and music, significant others, self-expression, career choices, intelligence, body image, habits (good or bad), life style choices, opinions, hobbies, how loud you are (or how quiet)… the list goes on.  It’s Human Nature to be Judgmental only because of the lack of understanding.

In my opinion, it’s perfectly fine to be judgmental, whether you are the one judging others or vice versa.  However, it’s HOW you use that judgment that determines your character and your personal Journey Called Life.  People need to realize that everyone is different and going through different things.  Those differences should be respected and celebrated.  We all make personal choices, decisions and mistakes.  That’s life.  The key thing to remember is to do things in this life that makes you a happier person.  If you’re judged for it, then so be it.

Others are not living your life.  If you want to pierce your face 100 times, then get on with your bad self.  Will I look at you and wonder why the hell someone would want to do that to their face?  Absolutely, but that same person will look at me and cringe when they hear my obnoxiously loud cackle.  I’m not them and they’re not me.  That’s the beauty of life.  This world is inundated with a vast walks of life experiencing life in their own way.  It’s OK to have a difference in opinion.  It’s OK to not agree with their life choices.  And it’s OK to judge others.  However, keep in mind to RESPECT their choices.  Let people endure and relish in their own life path and allow them to freely live the way they choose.

Understand that It’s Human Nature to be Judgmental.  Nonetheless, understand that we need to RESPECT each other’s choices and life paths.  And remember this: it’s easy to judge others, but it’s easy for others to judge us as well.  Click here to read up on the importance of the Acceptance of Humanity.

The Moral:  It’s Human Nature to be Judgmental and it’s OK to be that way.  We are judgmental because we don’t comprehend our judged victim’s mind, choices or life style.  Just remember that we are all forging different life paths and we need to respect the paths of others.

We are all on own personal Journey Called Life.  Live it the way you want because we only have one life to live (unless, of course, you believe in reincarnation).

Enlighten, Encourage & Embrace your Journey Called Life.

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