We live in an age of snap judgments and speedy opinions. One misplaced tweet, one odd hobby, one suspicious fondness for pickle juice—and boom, we’re written off. But the Wise Sage reminds us: true understanding begins at sock level.
Before you judge someone, try walking a mile in their socks. Not their shoes—too rigid, too laced-up. Socks are intimate, honest, and often neglected. If there’s a hole, you’ll feel it. You’ll wince where they winced. You’ll understand why they hop slightly when walking across gravel.
Judgement, dear reader, is easy. Empathy is drafty and occasionally smelly—but it leads to wisdom.
So the next time you’re tempted to scoff at someone’s choices, imagine their socks. Then imagine walking in them. Then perhaps send them a fresh pair.
The Sage would.
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