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To see imperfectly is not to see at all.

Our judgment of others comes from not seeing them as they really are. What we see mirrors our own imperfections. If we honored our own perfection, we'd see only perfection in others. What we think we are, we see. What we receive from others, we expect.

Upon awakening, we may look in the mirror and see a body we don't like. Our dismay lingers as we prepare for work. We think about the day ahead and our mind wanders to a contentious co-worker. Unfortunately, these thoughts may make us feel slightly superior; however, we have seen neither the co-worker nor ourselves as we really are.

Do we want to see what's really there? If so, we must ask for the better, true view, first of ourselves, and then of everyone else. If we're mindful about doing this, we'll begin to experience a very different world.

I look but don't really see. I will alter my view today.

—from Daily Meditations for Practicing the Course