The peculiar state in which a person is able to grasp certain ideals, while not yet being able to live up to them.
The unconscious tension often leads to the characteristic nuisance of being judgmental towards other who apparently live up to these ideals even less.
Woke Person: "Dude, have you seen those fat SUVs? They really don't car about the environment."
Dude: "Ah comon bro, stop acting so woke."
Woke Person: "You're right. I should find dignity in my own path instead of judging others."
The peculiar state in which a person is for the first time able to grasp certain spiritual ideals, while at the same time not yet being able to really live up to them. The person is therefore specifically tempted to judge others who apparently don't live up to these ideals.
Woke Person: "Dude, have you seen these shitheads driving their fat cars? They really didn't get the message."
Dude: "Ah comon bro, stop acting so woke."
Woke Person: "You're right dude. I realize a part of me would also like to have such a car. I should take some honest time with myself and get really clear about my priorities. D'oh."
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