It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself. Ralph Waldo Emerson
So easy to say – “I will not judge” but so hard to do. We all want to think that we won’t judge, but it’s in all of us. Can you imagine a world of non-judgment? It would be a place of love and peace. It would be a place that we all can express and BE who we truly are.
In a girlfriend relationship – it would be so nice not to be judged. We would be more open to expressing ourselves and truly forming deep bonds. To take a person for who they truly are and not putting any pretenses upon them. To accept the way they dress, the way they look, their attitudes and everything about them exactly the way they are.
Think about a time that you confided in a friend and immediately you were judged for a statement you made. I’m sure this didn’t make you feel very good. You just wanted to be heard and not judged. You wanted validation and not criticized for your actions.
There’s a fine line between opinions and judgments. The definition of an opinion is: a personal view, attitude or appraisal. The definition of judgment is: an act or instance of judging. You see the fine line?
Everyone needs a great friend that listens without judgment. Can you be that friend to someone? It can be done with practice. It may be time to practice non-judgment. When you feel you are heading down the judgment path – stop yourself and create a space of peace and love instead.
Remember, good friends are like stars – they may not always see them but you know they’re always there!
In non-judgment,
Nancy