Hey there . So today we're going to talk about something that , if you are like most of us , is probably taking up a lot of unnecessary , unproductive space in your life , and you know I'm all about the places where there are spaces . So let's walk the talk here and figure out where we are cluttering our consciousness with counterproductive thoughts about ourselves , situations and others and blocking the spaces where we could be cultivating possibility instead . I'm talking about judgment , judgment . Judgment takes up so much space in our daily lives , often without us even realizing it . Think about it for a moment . Where in your life , in your day , in your head , in the mirror , are you holding judgment ? Or rather , where is judgment holding you captive in a low frequency cycle ? Let's be honest . We are all judging all the time . We judge ourselves , we judge the people we meet , we judge the meals that we order at restaurants , the clothes we buy , the clothes other people wear , the shows that we see , hell , we even judge the weather sometimes . I mean , our life is filled with judgment and , to be fair , our propensity to judge can be traced back to our primitive survival instincts , when we had to make quick decisions about whether or not we were safe . But in this day and age . It does not need to be that way . So how much time , how much time do you spend swirling in judgment about something that you really disagree with but or object to , but that exists and is happening anyways ? How does the judgment help you and how does that help the person or thing that you're judging ? Short answer is it doesn't . Judging gives us a false sense of control over things that we don't have any control over . You can go on and on about something you disapprove of , but it doesn't change anything and , quite frankly , diminishes your energy and the vibes of those around you .
Speaker 1Judgment originates from experiencing or seeing something and then feeling the need to assign meaning to it , to file it into your system of beliefs , and if you can't relate or find any common ground or connection to , then , you judge it as odd or not worthy or not . For you , it's born of ego . But what if , instead of reacting to the experience of something new or different or unexpected or less than ideal , you simply observed it without reacting ? It's also important to keep in mind that even when you weigh in on something in the affirmative , it's still a kind of judgment . What if , even when it's something that you deem worthy or that you like or that you really want to go for . You don't pronounce it so by giving it your stamp of approval , and instead you simply savor it , experience it , allow it . Whether or not you like it or tell people that you like it is irrelevant .
Speaker 1Observation can transform the useless energy of judgment into a place where there's a space to stay open to new possibilities . To observe without judgment is one of the highest practices and one that I continue to work on . It's not easy , and I encourage you to free yourself up by doing the same . Start by clocking it , even just for a day , and see what you notice . Better yet , keep a judgment journal and notice how often you are slipping into judgment , weighing in where it's not necessary . Pattern recognition is the first step towards change . When you notice yourself about to react or judge , simply stop and breathe and remain open . Don't let the judgment clog your energy . Simply observe the urge and let it go . I'm Lisa Hopkins . Thanks so much for listening . Stay safe and healthy , everyone , and remember to live in the moment .