In some ways releasing judgment can feel like letting go of a friend you know (deep down) is not good for you. Even though in your heart you know it’s time to move on, you feel a sense of sadness, loss, and disorientation. It can be scary to fully let go of judgment because it is a pattern that we grow to rely on. We use judgment to avoid the feeling of our own inadequacy, insecurities, and lack of self-worth. Instead of addressing those feelings, we look at the perceived shortcomings of others so we don’t have to face our own pain. However, projecting our judgment onto others only serves as a
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