Outsiders

Never be an outsider.
Most people live their lives this way,
looking out at other peoples and their lives,
offering endless helpful criticism.

Yet always looking out means there is
no opportunity to see where you are.
And how can someone judge another
without being clear
about where they themselves are.

Always live life as an insider,
looking into yourself,
and then into everything around you.

Hold on the criticism and first jump
into that which you do not know.
Then leave or stay but hold on the criticism.