Why compassion for other’s weaknesses, shortcomings and faults? I just read a simple and good answer in Catching Fire (2nd book in The Hunger Games trilogy, p.32):
“Because sometimes things happen to people and they’re not equipped to deal with them.”
Too often we hold people to the standard of our own preparation and abilities, when the truth is not all are equipped the same. Compassion creates space to learn and become equipped. Judgment creates no space, only demands immediate compliance.
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You know, over the years I have felt like I should be more decisive in area's that I see as judgemental towards other people. Then back along, I realised that my lack of judgement in that particular way means just what you have stated here….when we judge people we do so at OUR standards, high or low and that becomes hurtful/offensive to that person.
I love that you, a professional, has validated a thought that many around me just dont accept.
Go J!! :)