It happens. We see someone speaking to themselves and we think they're crazy; we base our opinions on someone based on what they're wearing; things of this nature happen because we are human. [Side note: what a wonderful thing it is that Judaism recognizes what is human.]
Rabbi Telushkin shared a poem that perfectly explained today's message (I couldn't find a copy of it online and it was long to type in here. Try looking for the poem "On the Street: by Roger Bush): it was all about our first impressions and how they aren't always correct. He offers three ways to improve this behavior:
- Go to all the people you shared your impressions with and tell them you were wrong.
- Do a favor or an act of kindness for the person you misjudged.
- Start judging people less critically and increasingly kindly.
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