In life we must be prepared to encounter a lot of hypocrisy. Often those who speak most of honour are the least honourable people we may meet. Sometimes those who petition us to righteous action are riotous in their own behaviour, issuing threats for all manner of perceived misdemeanour.
For some such souls, perhaps we can be generous. Perhaps there is a legacy of personal or communal trauma in their backstory. Perhaps they are yet to heal — if they will ever heal — and so behave in the only manner they are capable of. For these, perhaps the best course of action for those who have crossed paths with them is to be forgiving.
In some cases, however, it may be difficult to forgive, especially if violence, neglect or threats were involved. In these cases, maybe it is best just to close doors on such encounters and walk away for good. If an environment is not conducive to your wellbeing, it may be better to withdraw completely, setting out on a new road which serves you better.
Don’t let the hypocrisy of others get you down. These are the trials and tests of life. Strive instead to be sincere in your personal interactions, vanquishing your own hypocrisies. Focus on purifying your own heart. Try to be the best version of yourself you can be. Knowing that you will encounter much hypocrisy in life, strive to eradicate hypocrisy in your own.
Last modified: 26 July 2023
