People who don't get it...

Hi Everyone,
This weekend was a lesson in non-judgement for me. I find myself being critical of others who say they are awake and open to spirit but to me it is clear that they have work to do within themselves and the ego dominated mind set. I often forget I was once in their shoes and probably in a much worse state of being then them. It became clear to me that we are all on the road to awareness but the path has many directions in which to follow. As I sat with a group of individuals who do work in the Healing Arts I came to realize that I must not judge them for their journey but assist them on it through the experience of sharing my own hardships and deep questioning. I guess I saw the Divine in others and realized they are no differant then me in there stories and journey. It is just that we are taught to judge first and ask questions later. We need to just take out the judgement and ask the questions. That is what I did and the answers open doors for everyone involved. Here is a passage that kind of makes my point, Enjoy.
Love Steven
People Who Don’t Get It, Compassion for All
You may be someone who understands the true nature of reality, perceiving deeply that we all emanate from the same source, that we are all essentially one, and that we are here on Earth to love one another. To understand this is to be awakened to the true nature of the self, and this understanding is a blessing. Nevertheless, people who just do not get it are seemingly everywhere and, often, occupy positions of power. It can be frustrating and painful to watch them behave unconsciously. We all encounter individuals such as this in our families, at work, and in all areas of public life. It is easy to find ourselves feeling intolerant of these people, wishing we could be free of them even though we know that separation from them is an illusion. It helps sometimes to think of us all as different parts of one psyche. Within our own hearts and minds we have dark places that need healing, just as the heart and mind of the world have their dark places. The health of the whole organism depends upon the relative health of the individuals within it. We increase harmony when we hold on to the light, not allowing it to be clouded by judgment, anger, and fear about those who behave unconsciously. It is easier to accomplish this if we don’t focus on the negative qualities of individuals and instead on how increasing our own light will increase that of the overall picture. When dealing with people who seem very unconscious, it helps to remember that everyone must find their own way to awakening, and that the experiences they are having are an essential part of their process. Holding them in the glow of our energy may be the best way to awaken theirs. At the same time, we are inspired by their example to look within and shed light on our own unconscious places, sacrificing the urge to judge and surrendering instead to humble self-inquiry.