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Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2003 09:05:20 EST
In a message dated 1/16/03 3:14:16 PM, andreh@USFAMILY.NET writes: << As I taught a class the other day a lesbian woman who often is judged said, "The reason someone says we shouldn't be judgmental is because they don't really want someone to disagree with them and bring up the possibility that they are wrong." >> I've struggled with the idea of nonjudgment. I try to put it into practice - whether it is just for a moment or for a particular situation. Sometimes I try the practice for an entire day. I find when I actually just suspend judgment - it gives me more space to breath, to listen and to understand. The whole idea of not sitting in judgment is a relief at times (especially when it comes to self-judgment). There is a lot to the practice of nonjudgment. Just pondering the following question, has led me to some startling insights: "What if there is no right and wrong?" Yet, I must make decisions and my decisions are based on something aren't they? I try not to sit in judgment even of "not sitting in judgment". The practice has helped me to understand more about others - but also to understand more about myself especially the complexity and contradicitons of the Self. - Mary **** Mary K. Clark Exploring Stories ~ Weaving Tales Storyteller, Writer, Coach and Collage Artist "We have to meet the self at some point and that is where the beauty is." Juliana Coles | ||