Comments on: Manvotional: Watch Yourself Go By

By: James P

James P — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:07:23 +0000

This is a great poem….only question: when was it written?

By: McRyan

McRyan — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:47:37 +0000

I am not sure who originally said this, however Stephen Covey is where I first heard that we judge others by their actions and ourselves by our intentions, oh so true.

By: Peter Hutchings

Peter Hutchings — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:00:20 +0000

This is a great viewpoint. It is so difficult for us to find objectivity in today’s consumerist world where everything is for me right now.
So many of the religious moral belief systems allow their members to enter into a kind of moral ivory tower from which they look out upon the world and judge it and its inhabitants negatively. Finding fault with others has made us a nation of bloviating crybabies!
Taking responsibility for one’s self begins with a clear and objective appraisal through watching yourself go by.

By: Tyler Logan

Tyler Logan — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:42:49 +0000

Nice poem. Watch yourself go by, interesting. :)

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:56:38 +0000

Amazing! Nice find, Brett!

By: Brian Wingfield

Brian Wingfield — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:38:00 +0000

Thanks for sharing! This certainly has an effect on our feelings of superiority.
Many thanks for your good work on the AOM.

By: Core

Core — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:12:22 +0000

Interesting.

By: bostonhud

bostonhud — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:03:37 +0000

Thank you for the clarity.

Would another interpretation be that we should be a bit more hard on ourselves- humble ourselves as well?

By: Brett McKay

Brett McKay — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:28:10 +0000

@bostonhud-

Right-the point is to look at yourself like in the same way you look at strangers, which is to say with a critical eye. We tend to be very critical of others, but very indulgent with ourselves-it’s easy to see the fault in others, but not in ourselves. When you look at yourself the way someone else looks at you, you’ll realize that they would see a lot of faults. And this realization should make you treat others with more tolerance and humility-other people are human and imperfect and struggle just like you, and you should give others the same kind of love and understanding you give yourself. In a nutshell.

By: bostonhud

bostonhud — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:13:52 +0000

I’m a little bit confused- The point is to judge yourself as if you were someone you didnt know. Am I correct? And if so, why does the poet think this is a good idea? Thanks.