Just a quick review of Step 1:
In Step 1, I decided to become aware of all my complaints. I think I have improved some, but I still have further to go. That is why I have not gotten to Step 2. However, Since Step 2 goes along with Step 1, I think it is time to bring it into my master plan.
As I have said, the master plan has nothing to do with changing anyone or anything. It is about changing me. This is why I have worked hard to become aware of how much I complain… not how much others complain. So with no further ado, I give you Step 2– judgment.
After becoming aware of how I have judged George through the years and seeing I was part of the problem, it became apparent that judgment needed to be Step 2.
How can you bring peace to the world when you’re always judging? I have tried saying, “Well, if George didn’t behave like that, I would be more peaceful, and then I would share it with the world”. That’s a load of…
Judgment always involves duality or contrast. So complaints are judgments: “It is too hot. It is too cold.” We also judge the positive, “I think that person does wonderful things.” How do you know that person is doing wonderful things? Do you know their motivation? Maybe they are looking to better their career or to be looked up to. Are they trying to get something? You don’t know, nor do I.
How can we save the world when we are comparing and then deciding our answer is the answer of answers? What wars have broken out in the name of God or Allah or whomever. The beginnings of all the religions had so much beauty until Screaming Mimi got involved. UGH.
So, I am going to try an exercise similar to the complaining exercise. Once again, I will put a rubber band or bracelet on my wrist. Every time I judge, I will switch wrists. I will try to keep it on the same wrist for 30 days.
So, Mimi is thinking, “This is impossible. Oh, I have an idea, I just will stay in bed and pull the blanket over my head for the next 30 days.” Note to self – even judgment in your thought is still judgment. But we have to start somewhere. So, I propose that every time a judgment bursts forth—and it will—I have another thought. Learn to value loving thoughts. Choose to allow loving thoughts to be brought through your gestures, your choices, and your actions. Mimi thinks, “That stinks,” but your soul will soar. This will extend beauty and peace.
We all are love in form no matter what actions are being portrayed. In The Way to the Heart, it states that every action is either a call to Love or an extension of Love. By learning not to judge we can start taking that statement deep within and start applying it to our everyday life. How beautiful.
I am not saying I have accomplished this. Just ask my dear friend, Mary. She helps me constantly by not judging me but also not agreeing with me. Thank you, Mary; you have helped me grow. Everyone needs people like Mary in their lives, calling you out on your BS without judgment.
We need to realize that when we judge, we hurt ourselves. When you call someone ignorant, you are actually saying, “I am not interested in peace. I prefer to judge.” That is not who we are; that is good old Screaming Mimi. I want my higher self, the one that was created by Love, as a statement of Love to create all my tomorrows. I certainly don’t want Screaming Mimi to create my tomorrows.
So, here I go on a 30 day adventure that will teach me a lifetime of lessons. Thank you for your time. I am so grateful for all of you. Blessings and Joy to you all.
Theresa Contaxis 