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How Judgments effect our clarity

Posted Feb 24, 2010 08:04 AM
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When we make a judgment about ourselves or others, we hold
a position,holding a position by definition implies lack of
movement.

All life is in motion, change is happening constantly,
nothing in the physical world is static. We are in a
constant flow of life that is always changing. Every thought,
feeling and event makes an impression on us, whether
consciously or unconsciously, which changes us. The earth
moves, the waters and seas flow.

When we make a judgment we rarely revisit it to see if it
is still true, instead it gets set in stone. These stones
block our ability to flow in the moment with what is. They
stop or hinder our creativity, our openness to something or
someone new.

On a deeper level every judgment we have about someone else
we also have about ourselves. In time, these judgments cause
us to hold rigid attitudes and beliefs that are also reflected
in our bodies which become more rigid and less flexible.

With clarity we will shed the light of awareness on our
judgments and understand that these judgments are inhibiting
our growth, fulfillment and peace of mind.

Naturally, we have opinions about many people and things,
however opinions are different than judgments. When we make
a judgment we know we are right, therefore, anyone who sees
it differently is wrong. When we have an opinion about something
there is room for others to have different opinions. This allows
for many views to be expressed without making anyone wrong or right.

Sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes and listen to the
sound of three in breathes and three out breathes.

State one area in your life that you have judgments on i.e. health,
your ability to stay on purpose, your ability to create prosperity.

Open your eyes and list three judgments you have in this area…
sense yourself while you are writing these judgments, check your
breathing, the level of tension in your shoulders, stomach, etc.

Now state one area you have opinions about. Now list three opinions
you have in this area…..sense yourself as you write these opinions,
check your breathing, the level of tension in your body.

Can you sense the different affect judgments have in your body and
breathing, than your opinions have?

Here is my experience: Area: Generosity. Clarity allows me to be
aware that when I hold the judgment that I should be more generous
than I am and I am selfish and wrong for not giving you what you
want my breathing is shallow, my shoulders and neck are tense.

When I see my opinion about what is generous to give to you is
different than your opinion. I feel a softness in my shoulders,
a relaxation in my stomach and I breathe more deeply.

Clarity allows me to become aware I feel comfortable with the reality
that we have different opinions and I feel up tight and wrong when
I hear the judgment that I "should" be more generous.

Together we will grow in clarity,

Radha

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Aloha Tawana,
You have already started. It is so important to acknowledge and build on that.
The next step is to join the Sisterhood of Clarity, and go to the menu on left and click on topics and watch each video and do the exploration on each one. You will know what action step you need to take and how to get what you want and create the life you deserve.
Share your experiences and questions and we will grow from there.:-D
Together we are growing in clarity, Radha
Dear Radha,

You are so right because for years I have been stuck in a rut. Afraid to try new things and let new people into my life because i am afraid of the opinions that they may have about me. I don't want them to judge me because I don't want my feelings hurt. There are so many new things I want to try, so many new places I want to go and I just get locked in my fear of trying and doing something new. I would love to make new friends because the ones i have now are not worthy of my friendship. They stand me up and lie to me all the time. I just wish I could push myself to open up to new things and new people I just don't know where to start.

Tawana.
Aloha Bell,
We absolutely get to choose. Your "clarity snap" about looking within when you judge another to see what is really going on is so important. It is not about never judging and being perfect, but rather about a visceral understanding of what is causing the judgment to arise. The more we shine the light of awareness within the more clarity we will have.
Thanks for sharing. Together we are growing in clarity, Radha
Dearest Sheila,

WOW!!! What a great topic... "How Judgments Effect Our Clarity..."

Sheila, this reminds me of this simple, yet powerful saying...

"Everything We Do Matters..." :O

For me, it's about bringing Awarness to things like sharing my Opinion' ~ which makes me FEEL good, especially, when it's coming from my Open Heart... versus 'Judging' ~ which makes me FEEL tense, especially when it's coming from my ego...

So, I ASK mySELF... Which F-E-E-L-S better? Which gives me more Clarity? Because ultimately, I get to Choose, right? ;)

Sheila, I'm not Perfect... So, when 'Judgment' happens... I realize, it's a Reflection of ME... So, I take time & take a deeper look within mySELF & reflect on what's going on within me... And, this is where the healing begins for me... To reach More Clarity!!!

Sheila, Thank YOU for always sharing your Love, Light & Inspirational Wisdom with ALL of Us... My dear Sister... :-x

From my Heart to Yours,
Bell Rushing

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Aloha Rebecca,
I am so glad you felt the difference in your body. I have made a video exploring judgments on a deeper level. I invite you to watch and do the exploration and share your experience. The video is up in the Sisterhood of Clarity. Together we are growing in clarity, Radha
Hi Radha

Thanks for the "clarity" on judgement and opinion. I did your excercise, it was amazing how I had immediate tightness in my shoulders when I had "judgement" and then how I was relaxed when it was an opinion.

Rebecca Hofeldt
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Aloha Angeliis,
I appreciate your recognition of how important this topic is. I see in my life that each judgment I make comes from my conditioned mind, it always provides me, mentally, with the same outcome.Your words below, show me you are getting a "clarity snap" and giving yourself an example of one way you judge another.
"Anyway what I realized about myself is...If someone is not open and expressive with me in return..I tend to take it personally...Therefore I think I judge them..for their actions or non- actions."
Than self-doubt arises in the form of these words. "So do I judge? or assume." If you look up the definition of assume, it says, "to take for granted, without proof".
How is this different than a judgment?
I find it most helpful to accept my first answer, regardless of how uncomfortable it makes me feel or what judgment I have on that answer.
I invite you to do the exploration on Judgments on my new video that is in the Sisterhood of Clarity. I am sure you will gain the clarity you are looking for. ;)Together we are growing in clarity, Radha
Well I must say you certainly stopped me in my tracks and had me take a good look at myself haha. I had to think a minute as to whether or not I lean more in the direction of judgement or opinion. This was a very good topic for one to reflect on themselves. For myself I think I am guilty of both actions. However...I am not really clear if I am judging or if I tend to "assume" something about another person. For instance..I am very expressive. If someone touches my life or heart or does something I think is beautiful or meaningful I will acknowledge it.. I tend to be very open about my thoughts and feelings. Not only does this make me feel good..but I feel it makes others feel good as well. At least I hope so.. Maybe not for some. Anyway what I realized about myself is...If someone is not open and expressive with me in return..I tend to take it personally...Therefore I think I judge them..for their actions or non- actions. Or am I just making my own assumptions from reading into their personality? So do I judge? or assume.. haha As for the opinion...I'm all for that ..because that just keeps peace amongst all haha

Thank you for sharing and I to think I needed to hear this topic today.. In fact I think I need to give more in depth thought so I can reach some clarity myself. To be honest? I feel very confused lately regarding many things. That I say on a serious note.

Thank you Sheila,
Angeliis
Aloha Rhonda,
Holy perfection that we hear exactly what we need at the exact moment we need it. Life is a mysterious and beautiful journey. I am so thrilled to be on this journey with you. Together we are growing in clarity, Radha
Radha,

This is exactly what I need to recognize at this point in my life!

Thank you for meeting me at this place in my journey and sharing these jewels with me.

I'm committed to Living and Loving Life with clarity, purpose, direction, happiness and so much more!

I hope I can offer others what they are seeking in such a beautiful way!

With Heartfelt Gratitude,
Rhonda
Aloha dear Darlene,
I am so happy your are experiencing the joy of clarity and the importance of breathing. I will be focusing on the power of our breathe in relationship to clarity in another topic. Stay tuned!;)
Together we are growing in clarity, Radha
Radha,

BREATHE! Yes, I am getting that...my Heart more than any other area is saying Amen to getting it...A recent experience has clarified that I am heading in the direction of letting go and easing through to my purpose of Forgiveness,
Love and Happiness. Joy is entering my life and I want to share this with everyone. I feel like I am Shining!!!
Thank you Radha, I am Remembering!
Love your BH Sister,
Darlene
Aloha Laura,
I loved the change you offered. Yes, together we are growing in clarity. That is what we call a Clarity Snap. Taking us all to the next level. I am so thrilled to have insightful women like yourself in the Sisterhood of Clarity.
We all know the truth when we hear, and each of us in our unique way expresses. Together we are growing in clarity, Radha
Dear Radha,

I feel blessed to have received this blog from you. Thank you for writing, sharing your thoughts and experiences on what judgment can cause, and how to overcome the effects of it.

Who would have thought that judgment produces a CAUSE / EFFECT scenario.... yet the words spoken in your blog are so very true.

I feel validated by your words, Radha, and feel grateful for that too. For many years I've been saying that 'judgment clouds vision'. Today, after reading your blog, I reflected upon your words and mine along with various situations when I'd spoken "judgment clouds vision". I asked myself whether the words which I'd expressed so often over the years are an observation or a judgment and if the latter how that can so easily be overcome by changing the words to "I think", "I feel", "I believe", (i.e. "It's my observation that judgment clouds vision"). My own foibles were caused to be pondered and sought to be rectified and for whcih I sincerely thank you too.

I feel inspired to accept your invitation to participate in the Sisterhood of Clarity discussion on the topic.
See you there!

BTW, I've heard it said that words like "should" and "ought" (which I'm guilty of saying) reflect perfectionism and, again, thank you for the resource you've provided in the Sisterhood of Clarity community which helps to identify that block and got me thinking as to possible root causes and the effect on whether, then, it steamrolls into being either efficient (doing it right) or effective (doing the right things) which can affect productivity. (Barb mentions the latter in her video...). I try to look at matters from a global perspective and thought I'd mention that here while I thought of it.

YES...indeed...There is MUCH truth, validity, credibility, and genuineness also in your words, Radha, in more ways than one, namely: "Together we will grow in clarity"'. I'm on the 'Together we ARE growing in clarity'. That's because it's happening as we speak. :-x (btw this little smiley reminds me of your profile picture with the flower in your hair...which I really like...and then saw that the smiley seems to have a heart not a flower...so you're STILL unique, Radha!

All the Best,
Laura
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