Aren’t we all to some extent? What is a hypocrite? I think we all understand and have seen that when one advocates for behaviors that they do not practice themselves, then they are hypocritical. I bring a requirement up however. Judgment is necessary for hypocrisy.
I think we all have some hypocrisy. I certainly have viewed myself as a hypocrite. This is why I am writing this. I had to think about how I may counsel a person and later realize I might fall into the same pattern they are in. I do not feign purposefully though.
I have been very sensitive with this blog regarding the nature of it. It was never my intention to write a spiritual blog. I was instructed to do so and I have seen the benefits in my life as I grow and learn as I write. Over time, I realized my blogging is mostly for myself. I was saddened recently because I have a good friend that passed judgment on me because he views blogging as being showy or narcissistic. I cannot change another person’s view, nor do I want to. People are going to have their own perception and it may reflect their personal wounds they may not even know they are struggling with. I just know that I am writing with my best intention.
I am sensitive about my writing regarding ways to be more like Christ or Buddha or our Creator. I have mentioned that the blog is for my growth and the things I write about are things I am discovering for myself and possibly others will resonate and find encouragement from it. I want to become more like our Creator who’s vibration of Love is in every cell of everything including us, of course. Often, I seem to find myself tripping and falling and having to constantly refocus my attention. I have another very close friend that doesn’t judge, but helps me by kindly and gently reminding me of things I write about like being present or not adopting my history as my identity. I love this. A true friend will do this. They help. They keep me accountable. They call you out when they see a reason. They even remind me of my own words. This is what I want from friends.
I do not believe we are a hypocrite unless we judge. We are all going to fall and make mistakes and use those times to hone our Wisdom that we are gifted with. Even pro basketball players, no matter how much they practice, are going to miss more than 50% of their shots. A good baseball player when batting will hit the ball only 30% of the time and they practice constantly. Judgment is the action of hypocrisy. You can never be a successful athlete if you doubt, judge yourself and worry. It takes confidence and persistence to play at a high level. If we recognize that we all struggle and make mistakes and can be forgiven by ourselves, God and others, then we will escape hypocrisy with our humility and the understanding of our Union with all things. We must remember and know that we have to always practice the amazing Wisdom we learn that we are implementing in our lives. We must stay positive and optimistic and plan on getting it right next time when we fall down. It is daily practice and our attitude and belief in ourselves that gives us the skill to live in an upright way and be successful in emulating our loving Creator.
Our culture is ruthless. Our media loves to exploit people that fall. They especially love it when a spiritually focused person makes mistakes. It is sexy news. It sells. People love to see this because it gives them a comparison that they are not so bad. This is what I saw my friend who judged me do. We do not need to compare and think that if someone writes a spiritual book or speaks of Divine Wisdom then they are better than we are or more advanced. We are all on our own Journey and equal in God’s eyes. We are all loved by our Creator and we are to love each other the way that our God sees us. We all fall and we all stumble. We have to get up and keep going. We are to practice the Wisdom we gain and if we do not judge, then we are not a hypocrite. We should not judge ourselves, nor others. Our loving and almighty Creator doesn’t judge us. God is only Love and understands that we are going to stumble, but learn from the process. God wants us to grow and it is done through Love, not punishment. We are to be humble and know that we all are on a Path whether we realize it or not. We are here on Earth to learn how to Love and be loved and become like our loving Maker.
I want to live with transparency. I want to call out my brother and sister when I see a need for their own growth while knowing I stumble too. We often cannot see the forest for the trees that are in the way. Yet, an outside perspective, like an aerial view, can see more clearly and help guide us out of the forest when we get lost. Humility and a true desire to grow is necessary for anyone to be accountable. Humility helps with not judging yourself or others. Accepting and loving yourself for exactly how you are and knowing your intentions for growth help with the judgment. Knowing your shadow and working with it is rooted in humility. All of these will keep us from hypocrisy and bring us the blessings of growth in becoming like our gracious and loving God.
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