Part of being judgmental is a lack of security, yes. I think judging other people can also be a learned habit. If your parents are quick to judge, point fingers, or lay blame then you might be more judgmental that the average person.

It’s so easy to judge others! We judge others quickly because we don’t understand their point of view, their past experiences, their current life. We often make snap decisions based on people’s behavior…not on their intent or state of mind.

“We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation. It’s one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it’s another to think that yours is the only path.” – Paulo Coelho

This is a huge part of personal growth and self-development — learning to accept that everyone is on his or her own path. And, one person’s path isn’t necessarily the “right” one for everyone!

Thanks for this question, Peter…I think I’ll write a whole blog post about not judging people!

All best,
Laurie