Judge not others; judge only yourself.” What appear to be faults in others may actually be reflections of our own emotional afflictions. — Shakyamuni Buddha
During Lent we usually take stock, but I don’t think it is realistic to believe one can get rid of all our faults in forty days. Nor do I believe we should necessarily try — some of the things we might consider faults, might in fact be assets. We are not good judges of ourselves, so why not turn what we see reflected in the mirror to God during Lent.
It is difficult enough to focus on fasting, prayer, meditation, and service. So I must disagree with Buddha today. The admonition should read, “Judge not others or yourself.”
What do you think?
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