Shift Out of Blame and Into Compassion

Who would you be if you let go of judgment and chronic blame?

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Geraldine Manuel (Daughter), Counseling, CA says

If I let go of self-judgment and chronic blame I would become the highest vibrational form of myself. I would not exhaust myself and be able to enjoy my life by cultivating my creativity through art, dance and writing.

Sean Smith, Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA says

Without the judgment and chronic blame i would be loving awareness.

Stephanie Hiller, Teacher, Sonoma, CA, USA says

I found it difficult to feel my own responses — the videos were too distracting. I’ve done some of this work with a therapist and it was powerful. I don’t feel it would work for me on video.

Amine Felk, Other, FR says

I felt a profound compassion for my inner child.
Thank you.

Jari Väätäinen, Counseling, FI says

There was grief over the loss. Understanding that it is right to feel that way, but fear of it should not hinder new experiences.

Frances Fitzgerald, Social Work, Philadelphia, PA, USA says

It would be so liberating because I carry immense shame for being judgmental and blaming. It would free up so much capacity to be spontaneously joyful, loving, and peaceful.

Terry Rosenberg, Another Field, Manhattan, NY, USA says

“Who would I be?” feels like the wrong question. It implies non-acceptance of who I am. Perhaps the question What would my experience of my life be?” would lead me to focus not on “being” different, but feeling different, with greater peace, joy, self-acceptance and compassion.

Thank you for these beautiful teachings and for the wisdom that comes through.

Lucille Dacanay, Other, Newport, OR, USA says

I would have a more pleasant feeling toward myself and others. I perhaps would sleep better. I’m working on it and as it would be, the universe is providing lots of opportunities to dive into this practice.

Terry S, Another Field, CA says

I was reflecting on how I often feel that I do not belong, will be kicked out, or am not welcome.
I blame myself for not being good, smart, or kind enough. I start to blame myself and snipe at others even though I am aware of myself doing it..

If I let go of this self-judgement, I would more easily let things pass and be more sure of myself and goodness. I wouldn’t feel disconnected often and try and cover it up with various false avenues.