What a stupid waste of time. When you feel that pang of critical self-judgment arise—and I assure you it will—refuse the impulse to engage. Instead, simply notice the discomfort with neutral detachment. Understand that response, although deeply entrenched, is an old pattern. It’s a pattern rooted in fear. A pattern that does not serve you, and never did. It need no longer be validated. Dismiss it and re-engage with the exercise.
