I have always prided myself on not judging people. I don't judge based on race or religion, but this afternoon I found myself judging two different women on something that may surprise you--their weight!
I know--ME? Judging them after I weighed more than 300 pounds? Where do I get off? Truth is, I asked myself that question, and then really truly scolded myself for even thinking what I thought. But truth is, I did think it. Both women in question were easily 400+ and both were using the "scooters" at Sam's Club.
My thought: "You wouldn't need that scooter if you lost some weight." And it's true--they PROBABLY wouldn't...after all, I used to use those same scooters to get around Sam's. But they also may have had some debilitating disease, which I couldn't possibly know by looking so where do I get off judging?
Truth is, I felt terrible about even thinking it--which is why I'm sitting here less than 30 minutes later, writing a "confession" of sorts. I also know that people thought the very same thing about ME when I was scooting around the store--and of course, they were right. I'm living proof of that. Still, I had no right to think that of these women--because if it weren't for the surgery, I'd have been riding along side them.
Think about it. When's the last time you saw a large person and thought, "Why doesn't he/she do something about..." Did you chastise yourself? You should have. After all..."judge not lest ye be judged."
Phew...I feel better now. It's FRIDAY! Have a great weekend!
I know--ME? Judging them after I weighed more than 300 pounds? Where do I get off? Truth is, I asked myself that question, and then really truly scolded myself for even thinking what I thought. But truth is, I did think it. Both women in question were easily 400+ and both were using the "scooters" at Sam's Club.
My thought: "You wouldn't need that scooter if you lost some weight." And it's true--they PROBABLY wouldn't...after all, I used to use those same scooters to get around Sam's. But they also may have had some debilitating disease, which I couldn't possibly know by looking so where do I get off judging?
Truth is, I felt terrible about even thinking it--which is why I'm sitting here less than 30 minutes later, writing a "confession" of sorts. I also know that people thought the very same thing about ME when I was scooting around the store--and of course, they were right. I'm living proof of that. Still, I had no right to think that of these women--because if it weren't for the surgery, I'd have been riding along side them.
Think about it. When's the last time you saw a large person and thought, "Why doesn't he/she do something about..." Did you chastise yourself? You should have. After all..."judge not lest ye be judged."
Phew...I feel better now. It's FRIDAY! Have a great weekend!
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