Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Irritation

I'm quite bothered by something I'm sure I'm guilty of myself, so no one get too upset please.  I've noticed for a long time now the critical judgement of so many people in my life(like I said, including me sometimes I'm sure) from all places-church, family, friends, neighbors, listening to strangers talk in the check out line, etc.  Not necessarily of me mind you, but it leaves me feeling like they must say those same kinds of things about me.  I notice the hypocrisy in most of the judgment of others-These rules apply to you but it's different for me-and I've also noticed that all these people are critical of others' personal decisions that they themselves wouldn't want to be criticized for.  Confused yet? Me too.  For instance-A certain person I know may have been critical and judgmental about her relative's decisions to get pregnant.  She didn't approve that they wanted to be prego at the same time.  She didn't approve of their financial standing or their standings in their marriage, and she was even critical that they suggested she join in the fun for a triple pregnancy.  Would a simple "no, we don't want a baby right now but thanks for the idea" not have been sufficient?  Would she appreciate other people thinking they know best when is and when is not the best time for HER to have a baby.  Let me tell you, she would not have been tolerant of such opinions.  So here I sit, wondering if the whole world is passing judgement on all my decisions that are clearly not their call to make and wondering if my being critical of such people...is hypocritical.  Confused yet?  Good! Me too.

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