How Judgment Blocks Love
Did you know that judgment isn’t about others—it’s about protecting yourself? Judgment is a defense mechanism shielding us from the parts of ourselves we don’t want to face. When you judge someone, it’s a reflection of an unresolved inner struggle. This flips the idea of judgment on its head—it’s not about them, it’s about you.
The mind's job is to prove that it is right, and it will always look for evidence to support its judgments. But in reality, these judgments are shields, protecting us from confronting our own inner pain. When we stop needing to be right, we can see the world as it is—without judgment.— Byron Katie
Byron Katie is an American author and speaker known for her profound method of self-inquiry, 'The Work', which helps individuals transform their judgments and beliefs into clarity and love. She has helped millions through her books like 'Loving What Is', and workshops on questioning thoughts that lead to suffering.
Based on Loving What Is - Spotify, summarised and reframed by Insights.
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