Building Your Foundation of Self—The Power of Nonjudgment

Send Rachel a text message.For the wakeful, one whose mind is quiet, whose thoughts are undisturbed, who has relinquished judgment and blame, there is no fear. —BuddhaToday's talk continues the deep dive into Foundation of Self work with an in-depth review of nonjudgment, the lifeblood of this inner work. We explore why humans judge (the need for safety), the different types of judgment (appearance, sociability, morality), and how judgment often stems from survival instincts and projection of our own hidden aspects. You'll even have a chance to practice nonjudgment with yourself. Have a question? Comment? Email me at rachel@selftalkpodcast.com.Don't forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and leave a review to spread the word.xo RA________________Episode Breakdown 0:00:25 - Episode IntroductionRachel introduces the topic of non-judgment0:03:39 - Understanding JudgmentWhy humans judge and its survival purposesThree fundamental ways of judging: appearance, sociability, morality0:05:00 - Carl Jung's Projection and Shadow ConceptExplanation of how we project disowned parts of ourselves onto others0:07:49 - Non-Judgment of OurselvesBenefits of practicing non-judgmentAvoiding comparison trapsCreating connection with othersGaining clarity and peace of mind0:11:16 - Imposter Syndrome and Self-JudgmentExamples of negative self-talkReframing techniques for self-judgment0:14:14 - Why Non-Judgment is Vital in Self-WorkHow judgment stops personal progressImportance of gentle self-encouragement0:16:41 - Non-Judgment ExercisePractical exercise for reframing self-judgmental thoughtsExample of Rachel's personal reframing0:17:50 - Closing RemarksEncouragement to be gentle with oneselfPreview of next episode on awareness(Courtesy of Otter.ai)Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.http://writeyourselfopen.com Got a question about your self? Send it to me at rachel@selftalkpodcast.com and it may be featured on a future episode. Support the showContinue working with Rachel at foundationofself.com • Subscribe here, at youtube.com/@selftalkpodcast, or wherever you get podcasts. •Music:"Ave Marimba"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0