Judgement

Judgement, it would seem, is out.

Acceptance, along with the skinny jean, is in. Neither one is a good decision.

Wait, was that too judgmental? Pardon me while I keep a lookout for the judgement police. You know who they are: people who speak in soft tones and walk around muttering such soothing mantras as, "Live and let live," or "Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes." They're ready to swoop in with a disapproving frown, perhaps even a cluck of their tongues to signify that you have Judged. These well-meaning souls would have you believe that to judge is to impart your own egocentric world view on someone else. Everyone deserves the opportunity to go through life as they wish, without fear of our judgement at their different-ness.

Bull.

Many situations merit our judgement. They are positively begging for it. Unfortunately, all us human beings have to share one planet, one giant communal living space. And the more humans there are, the more cramped that space can seem. While a certain amount of letting others live their lives in peace must occur for us all to get along, so should some basic practices of consideration for others. You're not alone on this Earth, so stop acting like it.

Or you may just find yourself in front of Judgey Bear. And Judgey Bear will Judge YOU.