Silence and Wild Beauty
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” ~Mother Teresa
I don’t know if it’s just me, but some things that I’ve used for so long, just feel crappy.
One particular “tool” has probably never worked, but feels even more out of resonance with who I am now. So, I am taking off my long black robe and powdered wig and quitting my self-appointed job as a critical judge.
I’ve judged so often. I judge people, things, and situations. For years, I was literally a judge for the sport of gymnastics, “helping” athletes find their faults…Well, that mentality carried over into all aspects of my life, and doesn’t help at all.
I’m not even sure what I thought the benefit of criticizing was. Maybe it gave me some fear-based feeling of control, as though I “knew” what was going on when I really didn’t understand at all. The problem was that I was completely ignoring the mystery. I don’t know why I do it, but I do know that the moment I critically judge someone or something, a connection is instantly lost and a relationship is damaged.
What if I let go of the story I have written about “the way things are”, and just accept that I don’t always know, but remain open to discovery and growth?
What if there is no “good or bad”, but just “is”?
I want to adore people as they are, just because. Just because we are all our own unique expression in the world and, we are all doing the best we can. I want to think, feel, and do the kindest thing possible.
I don’t even want to judge judgment. Judgment isn’t always negative. For instance, it is important to judge the distance of an oncoming car before I cross the street. So, I am left to use my own best judgment about judgment.
How would your life change if you judged a little less and adored a little more?
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Judge This Picture…Then Watch
These two are amazing! You may want to grab a tissue or two before you watch…Notice how the people who judged on sight, quickly transitioned into adoration.
Watch here:Charlotte and Johnathan
“Judgments prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances.” ~Wayne Dyer
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Have a fabulous weekend!
Love,
Tam
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Great insight, Tamara! You did a great job of taking something we take for granted so that we can continue to acknowledge what kinds of things get in our way of our best life.