The agony of judgment

There seems to be a direct correlation between passing judgment and feeling badly.

As human beings, judging ourselves, other things or other people is a naturally occurring phenomena. When this judgment lingers, it is often accompanied by condemnation. And when condemnation lingers, it usually manifests into disdain. Each step along this vicious path exacerbates the angst of the person experiencing these phenomena. Notice the tinge of uneasiness that is experienced every time a judgment of right or wrong or good or bad is proclaimed. Notice a stronger wave of discomfort that arises when condemnation is activated. And lastly, notice the acute and chronic angst that persists when disdain takes over our conscious thoughts.

Negativity breeds more negativity. Love dissolves negativity. When judgmental thoughts arise, let them go; let them pass through us; allow them to be just passing thoughts. And when these negative feelings persist, surrender them to a Power greater than ourselves.

Resist nothing, allow everything and surrender that which persists....Maximus Freeman