September 25, 2023

For me, the only use in comparing myself to others is to examine the feelings of superiority or inferiority that inevitably arise. I try to look at them objectively and without judgment to see what I can learn about my own character. Also, I find it important to approach comparisons to "younger me" with a lot of compassion for the person I once was. As much as I might cringe at her behavior and beliefs (gawd, do I ever cringe!) I know that she WAS doing the best she was capable of doing with the resources and knowledge available to her at that time.