When we belittle others

When we belitle others

What happens to our hearts when we mock, gossip and belittle others?  It is a self inflicted wound that will only bleed and become more infected until the time we seek forgiveness and mercy for the damage done.  If people are indeed mirrors into our own souls, who is it we are judging and hating? Perhaps ourselves when all is said and done?  We are commanded to love ourselves because without it, what we truly feel in our hearts will only overflow to those with whom we relate.  A vicious cycle that only gets smaller and tighter as we age.