XXXVII

Judgment

Tolerance towards others can be taught, and the open-minded shall willingly and easily grasp the concept. Judgment of others can be eschewed. However, the more prevalent judgment is that we pass upon ourselves. Low self-esteem and high ego are generally the same disease, for both involve concentrated focus upon ourselves. The cure to depression is not puffing up our ego. That is still subjective. Contrary to the vast opinion, the cure is simply focusing upon ourselves less. By not passing judgment upon ourselves, we become more accepting of others, too.

With the rise of social media, humans have become more self-aware. I believe this creates the surplus of arrogant assholes and greater depression. The cure is less self-focus. When cease worshipping ourselves, we find true happiness and freedom.

 

"True humility is not thinking more or less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."

- C. S. Lewis