For the wakeful, one whose mind is quiet, whose thoughts are undisturbed, who has relinquished judgment and blame, there is no fear.
—Buddha
Today's talk continues the deep dive into Foundation of Self work with an in-depth review of nonjudgment, the lifeblood of this inner work. We explore why humans judge (the need for safety), the different types of judgment (appearance, sociability, morality), and how judgment often stems from survival instincts and projection of our own hidden aspects.
You'll even have a chance to practice nonjudgment with yourself.
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xo RA
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Episode Breakdown
0:00:25 - Episode Introduction
- Rachel introduces the topic of non-judgment
0:03:39 - Understanding Judgment
- Why humans judge and its survival purposes
- Three fundamental ways of judging: appearance, sociability, morality
0:05:00 - Carl Jung's Projection and Shadow Concept
- Explanation of how we project disowned parts of ourselves onto others
0:07:49 - Non-Judgment of Ourselves
Benefits of practicing non-judgment
- Avoiding comparison traps
- Creating connection with others
- Gaining clarity and peace of mind
0:11:16 - Imposter Syndrome and Self-Judgment
- Examples of negative self-talk
- Reframing techniques for self-judgment
0:14:14 - Why Non-Judgment is Vital in Self-Work
- How judgment stops personal progress
- Importance of gentle self-encouragement
0:16:41 - Non-Judgment Exercise
- Practical exercise for reframing self-judgmental thoughts
- Example of Rachel's personal reframing
0:17:50 - Closing Remarks
- Encouragement to be gentle with oneself
- Preview of next episode on awareness
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Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.
It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
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Music:
"Ave Marimba"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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