As I prepare myself mentally and emotionally for going out again into the big wide world, and meeting people (and experiences) from all walks of life, I have been thinking a lot about judgement and how we can all exist peacefully despite our variety of differences. It is my current lesson, exploration… or project, if you will. I am working on catching/observing myself judging both myself (my thoughts, emotions and behavior) and others, and then getting curious as to why I have made those judgements. We are all brothers and sisters here. All children of God. All fractals of Source. But there is A LOT of cultural/societal programming and conditioning that keep us divided, and I wish to unlearn all of it. And then there is also the perspective that I am you and you are me. We are all one. So if we take the mirrors concept, all judgement is self-judgement. It usually helps me to go within, as with any triggers; the more I learn about myself, the easier it is for me to be accepting of others. My vision is to have peace on earth – this has been a vision close to my heart since my childhood. (Side note: The main reason I was so drawn to Maria Montessori’s work back when I started homeschooling is because she was an advocate for peace in how we relate with children).
I wrote this micro-to-macro intention piece for myself. You may find it helpful too, so I thought I’d share:
How can there be peace within myself, within my own being when I judge or cast away any aspect of myself as bad, shameful or unworthy of love, attention and compassion?
How can there be peace within my family, when I judge or cast away any aspect of my husband and children as bad, shameful or unworthy of love, attention and compassion?
How can there be peace on earth, when I judge or cast away any aspect of my external world because I judge them to be bad, shameful or unworthy of love, attention and compassion?
I lay down my weapons, my shields. I do not need any more wars within myself, within my family or within the world at large.
It all starts from within. Energy is born in the center and then it ripples out. Be gentle with yourself. Sending you love today ❤️