Le sigh... I know for myself I often have to catch myself from falling into pits of self-righteousness... But what makes me feel sick to my stomach is when I see fellow veg-heads approach others not-behaving-like-themselves... with so much open hostility and anger...
If I came from an omnivore perspective, I'd say "Who the Hell are YOU To think that you're so much better than me?"
Even when fighting for a good cause... Self-righteousness only serves to divide... It stirs up anger, hate, and discord. It's a way of inflating one's own ego...
I find myself battling my own sense of self-righteousness... Perhaps even saying I'm uncomfortable with other people when they're openly hostile... perhaps that has a tinge of self-righteousness... The only thing I really know is when something makes me feel uncomfortable to my chest... I feel hurt inside, like a twisting in my chest followed by feelings of sadness...
Somehow there is irony in promoting "compassion" while condemning the actions of others. In an ideal world, to me true compassion lies in understanding the actions of others. From that understanding we develop a sense of sameness since we all have our own self-work to do on some level. And hopefully from that we develop an attitude of kindness, caring, gentleness... and love despite perceived difference.
I dunno... I feel sad... my heart sinks reading angry comments of fellow veg-heads... Though I know there are times I fall into my own boat of self-righteousness and intolerance...
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