Note to self(righteous)

There are cases where our ancient enemy, rationalization, has stepped in and has justified conduct which was really wrong.
The temptation here is to imagine that we had good motives and reasons when we really didn't......

....This odd trait of mind and emotion, this perverse wish to hide a bad motive underneath a good one, permeates human affairs from top to bottom.
This subtle and elusive kind of self-righteousness can underlie the smallest act or thought.
Learning daily to spot, admit, and correct these flaws is the essence of character-building and good living.

An honest regret for harms done,
a genuine gratitude for blessings received,
and a willingness to try for better things tomorrow will be the permanent assets we shall seek.

It's always somethin'......LOL
My argument was "I just DID a fourth and fifth step!"

His argument was--"Do it anyway."
I hate it when he has a point.

Am I more 'intolerant' of others?
Yep.
Am I less loving?
umm....can I pass on that question, please?
Are there things I know I could be doing differently?
PASS, PASS, PASS!

"If that's what you believe G-d wants you to be doing........"

Arrrgghhhhhhh.........
I LOATHE when it's put to me that way....mostly....sorta.....

Actually, I rely on things being challenged--and it's not required that I LIKE something to do it.

I looked at my tenth step.
I know how well I can sell pork to the Rabbi, dangit.

Self-righteousness sounds 'icky'.....LOL Can't it just be a case of "oops.........."?
Yeah, yeah.....someone'll be looking at my tenth step and I know what they'll find.......cuz I already know.
Cuz it's there.
LOL I LOOKED FIRST!
(and I'm not ashamed to admit I looked for wrong motives!)
Hmmph?
*hanging head and going to the corner*

I'LL OWN IT!
Geeze........