Walk a Mile in My Shoes

How many times have you heard someone say that s/he doesn't want to be judged and wants to be loved for who s/he is as a person? Have you ever been judged for anything? Chances are, you have been. People are judged constantly. Some choose to be judged in pageants, speech contests, and in athletic events. In these situations, people are typically judged based on talents, skills, and abilities. When people leave the socially acceptable judgment zone, it gets tricky.

Do you like to be judged? Have you been judged because of external situations that do not define who you are as a person? Does it annoy you when people become hypocritical? Are you guilty of being hypocritical?

There are those who take what they see at face value. These people will judge the value of a person based on hair color, clothing, favorite movie, living circumstances, and education. However, in order to become better, it's time to start being speculative. Ponder and question the world around you. Sometimes, what you see is not what you get. There may be times when a situation seems sticky and the person in the situation is caught in a catch 22. However, if you took the time to get to know the person for who s/he is, would your perception change?

I am not asking you to change your opinion, attitudes, and beliefs. All I am asking you to do is challenge what you know. When you challenge what you know, you just may surprise yourself in the best way. If you need a source of motivation, remember the timeless saying, "Walk a mile in my shoes."