“Being mindful means that we suspend judgment for a time, set aside our immediate goals for the future, and take in the present moment as it is rather than as we would like it to be.”
Mark Williams, The Mindful Way through Depression
Mark Williams, The Mindful Way through Depression
For me, trying not to judge - myself, my thoughts and others (if I'm honest) is challenging. We are all conditioned to some extent to judge ourselves and others; whether the messages come from our childhood, society, peers or something innately in us. I've always heard it is "natural" or human for us to judge others.
I have often scolded myself for having judging thoughts; ironically I am judging my thoughts! With mindfulness, the beauty and challenge might be to - even if it's just for a few moments - not judge.
I believe we can change how we think. However, if I am critical of my thoughts, they gain more power. If I tell you not to think of elephants...what do you think our brains are going to do....think of elephants! When we resist our thougths (ie. don't think that...that's bad to think that way etc. ) they will persist. When you don't judge your thoughts....you can just acknowledge and then get back to the present moment.
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