Compassion & Empathy Vs. Judgment, Anger & Guilt

Welcome to the Jenni Carroll Perspective. In today’s episode we dive deeply into some specific emotions and how those emotions impact our relationship with others and with ourselves. We consider the human feelings that represent both our highest selves as well as those that most showcase our wounding, pain and struggle.

While we usually consider love as our “highest” emotion, empathy and compassion are truly the building blocks of love. Without empathy and compassion, it is difficult to demonstrate the love we feel.

At the other end of the spectrum, it is judgment and guilt that tend to most represent our pain, vulnerability and our wounding, keeping us from our truest selves. Judgment arises from anger turned outward towards others. Guilt is anger turned towards ourselves. All negative emotion stems from fear, but we are more readily aware of anger rather than the fear hidden in our subconscious. 

Judgment is a very human experience, and arguably can embody both thought and feeling.  Judgment is a reaction to our frustration, fear and lack of control. Yet, judgment is also a façade, as giving ourselves permission to judge does not in any way offer us control over other people or our environment.

We must become aware of our judgment and consider an alternative path. This path begins with allowing for the thoughts and feelings that arise as we process our environment. But then, choosing to “let it go” because ultimately, the actions of others do not belong to us in any way.  Finally, we must replace judgment with compassion. Here is where we experience peace and embody love.

Guilt is emotion that stems from an inability to see past our own mistakes to the innate value within. Guilt is anger and fear directed at ourselves and is just as damaging and as prevalent as judgment. Guilt serves no beneficial purpose but rather interferes with our ability to move forward.

Self-awareness, including taking ownership of all of the decisions we make, is healthy and necessary. But alongside awareness of our choices and our responsibility, there is also room for approaching ourselves with compassion. 

Developing empathy and compassion is easier when we embrace our Intrinsic Worth. Knowing our Intrinsic Worth supports us in gaining true freedom and living life in an easier and more extraordinary way. Consider connecting to your Intrinsic Worth and begin replacing anger, judgment and guilt with empathy, compassion and love.

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