Ross- Invitation & Self-Judgment
G Ross Clark
Monday, Sept 23, 6:30 – 8:30 pm,
226 Woolwich St., Breslau
R.S.V.P. Ross at 519-648-2985, (limited space)
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http://www.mbsrtraining.com/
Jon Kabat-zinn
SELF-JUDGMENT
If we are to find a more effective way of handling the stress in our lives, the
first thing we will need to do is to be aware of these automatic self-judgments so that we can see through our own
prejudices and fears and liberate ourselves from their tyranny.
When practicing mindfulness, it is important to recognize this judging quality of mind when it appears and to intentionally assume the stance of an impartial witness by reminding yourself to just observe it.
When you find the mind judging, you don’t have to stop it from doing that. All that is required is to be aware of it happening. No need to judge the judging and make matters even more complicated for yourself.
As an example, let’s say you are practicing watching your breathing, as you did in the last chapter and as we will do a lot more in the next. At a certain point you may find your mind saying something like, “This is boring,” or “This isn’t working,” or “I can’t do this.”
These are self-judgments. When they come up in your mind, it is very important to recognize them as judgmental thinking and remind yourself that the practice involves suspending self-judgment and just watching whatever comes up.
Including your own self-judging thoughts, without pursuing them or acting on them in any way. Then return to the present moment and the sensations of the in breath.
The more accepting we are of our selves; the more accepting we are of others.
- Barry Cull-> http://barrycull.wordpress.com/
- M.B.S.R. Training-> http://www.mbsrtraining.com/
G Ross Clark, CCP
519-648-2985
www.TheMindfulCoach.com
