All of this is to explore the lens we use to look at the world. Consider - how much do you notice your thoughts…and how critical would you say they are? Do you have a strong inner critic? Or would you be more of a finger-pointer? Maybe like me, you’re good at both! (We don’t want to brag, I know.) If you’d like to get a sense of your self-compassion (or lack thereof), there’s a handy little test you can take - the work of Kristin Neff. I found it quite sobering and eye-opening to see how committed I’ve been to this strategy of criticism. I wonder if it’s time to put down this tool, and reach for something much stronger. In times like this, we can’t be wasting our time trying to be something we’re not. Trying to force our loved ones to be something they are not. Let’s assume we’ve had a good reason for using our old tools, but let’s also consider that there might be a better way. Looking forward to seeing you for “Judge Not!”