We live in a world where political correctness has become the new default judgment. In other words, being insensitive to other’s points of view is frowned upon. On the surface, that looks like a good thing. However, in practice, it can turn into the very thing that it opposes. In this article, we’ll explore why everyone’s experience is valid, even those who are being “politically incorrect.” This is important because it can free us from our own limitations, open us to appreciating what each person has to offer, and pave the way for resolving conflict.

Have you ever been in a store where a mother or father was having a hard time with their kids and yelling at them? Did you get upset because the kids weren’t being respected and cared for? Or have you found yourself annoyed at the driver weaving in and out of traffic because he was only thinking of himself and putting other’s lives in jeopardy? Do you get angry when you see wars of one religion dominating another? Are you intolerant of intolerance?

The cycle of judgment can indeed be a tangled web.

So what can free us?

I’d like to tell a brief story about a message that has been helpful to me in this regard.

My wife and I were hiking up onto Cathedral Rock in Sedona Arizona. It’s one of our favorite hikes in the world. The lush environment around the base of the rock is so peaceful and serene, while the heights of the perches at the top are simply majestic. It’s said that this gigantic red rock formation has a powerful energy that comforts you and makes you feel like everything is O.K. It’s even said that, if you are open to it, you can receive messages from this rock.

Any judgments come up for you yet? 🙂

So, my wife and I are enjoying the one and a half to two hour climb around the north face to east face and upward to the top. At certain points, it gets pretty steep and some folks balk at this point. I had serious doubts my first time up here and had to take a moment to relax and dig for some courage. To an experienced hiker or climber, it’s probably not a big deal. Nevertheless, everyone seems very accepting of all levels of courage when you reach this point. The faster ones take a break and wait for the slower ones. The fearless ones assure the scared ones that everything will be O.K.

When we reached the top, or as high as you can go without equipment, we took some pictures of ourselves and the view and then settled into a somewhat private spot for a little rest and to spend some time in the “energy” of the mountain. We both lay down on the red rocks, my wife in the sun and me with my back against the cool red rock wall in the shade. I was enjoying the silence and, as an experiment, asked for any message that the rock had for me.

Shortly, along came a loud, athletic presence storming up the hill, huffing and puffing. He took a brief look around at the top, made some very loud comments to his girlfriend, and then began his speedy descent down. “In it for the workout,” came to my mind.

Next came a middle-aged couple. Upon reaching the top, it was clear that the woman was pretty scared, especially when surveying the way down. She almost immediately began her descent, backing down on all fours, while being coached enthusiastically by her husband. “Missed the experience,” I thought.

Then there came a barefooted girl with tattoos on her arms. She arrived at the top silently, found a nice slab in the sun, and lay down with a smile on her face. “She’s really got it right,” I thought.

I followed suit, closed my eyes, and felt “soooo” relaxed against the soft, cool, red stone. I asked again for a message.

Before long these words came into my head: “Everyone’s experience is valid.”

As I pondered this I instantly felt how this released my judgment against those who raced up the mountain, were too scared to enjoy the experience at the top, or too noisy to listen and feel the silence. I understood in a visceral way, in a way I hadn’t before, that everyone’s experience is valid from their point of view. It makes sense to them given who they are, where they’ve come from, and where they are going. Who am I to judge that? I have no idea about any of those things for someone else.

In that moment, I felt free of judgment toward others and free to be myself. These two fit perfectly hand in hand. I felt newly empowered to connect with my purpose and live my dream-and to support everyone else to do the same. When I carry this phrase into life-“everyone’s experience is valid”-it frees me to appreciate the unique qualities that each of us bring to life. It creates a common ground of understanding which is the basis for resolving conflict and cooperating toward what we all truly desire-which is different and the same.

Enjoy your practice!

Are you ready to discover your purpose and live your dream? To learn more about \”The Life You Are Meant To Live\” program be sure to visit us here.

Are you ready to discover your purpose and live your dream? To learn more about The Life You Are Meant To Live program, be sure to visit us here:
http://www.thelifeyouaremeanttolive.com

Author Bio: Are you ready to discover your purpose and live your dream? To learn more about \”The Life You Are Meant To Live\” program be sure to visit us here.

Category: Self Help
Keywords: releasing judgment, conflict resolution, appreciation, life purpose, live your dream

We live in a world where political correctness has become the new default judgment. In other words, being insensitive to other’s points of view is frowned upon. On the surface, that looks like a good thing. However, in practice, it can turn into the very thing that it opposes. In this article, we’ll explore why everyone’s experience is valid, even those who are being “politically incorrect.” This is important because it can free us from our own limitations, open us to appreciating what each person has to offer, and pave the way for resolving conflict.

Have you ever been in a store where a mother or father was having a hard time with their kids and yelling at them? Did you get upset because the kids weren’t being respected and cared for? Or have you found yourself annoyed at the driver weaving in and out of traffic because he was only thinking of himself and putting other’s lives in jeopardy? Do you get angry when you see wars of one religion dominating another? Are you intolerant of intolerance?

The cycle of judgment can indeed be a tangled web.

So what can free us?

I’d like to tell a brief story about a message that has been helpful to me in this regard.

My wife and I were hiking up onto Cathedral Rock in Sedona Arizona. It’s one of our favorite hikes in the world. The lush environment around the base of the rock is so peaceful and serene, while the heights of the perches at the top are simply majestic. It’s said that this gigantic red rock formation has a powerful energy that comforts you and makes you feel like everything is O.K. It’s even said that, if you are open to it, you can receive messages from this rock.

Any judgments come up for you yet? 🙂

So, my wife and I are enjoying the one and a half to two hour climb around the north face to east face and upward to the top. At certain points, it gets pretty steep and some folks balk at this point. I had serious doubts my first time up here and had to take a moment to relax and dig for some courage. To an experienced hiker or climber, it’s probably not a big deal. Nevertheless, everyone seems very accepting of all levels of courage when you reach this point. The faster ones take a break and wait for the slower ones. The fearless ones assure the scared ones that everything will be O.K.

When we reached the top, or as high as you can go without equipment, we took some pictures of ourselves and the view and then settled into a somewhat private spot for a little rest and to spend some time in the “energy” of the mountain. We both lay down on the red rocks, my wife in the sun and me with my back against the cool red rock wall in the shade. I was enjoying the silence and, as an experiment, asked for any message that the rock had for me.

Shortly, along came a loud, athletic presence storming up the hill, huffing and puffing. He took a brief look around at the top, made some very loud comments to his girlfriend, and then began his speedy descent down. “In it for the workout,” came to my mind.

Next came a middle-aged couple. Upon reaching the top, it was clear that the woman was pretty scared, especially when surveying the way down. She almost immediately began her descent, backing down on all fours, while being coached enthusiastically by her husband. “Missed the experience,” I thought.

Then there came a barefooted girl with tattoos on her arms. She arrived at the top silently, found a nice slab in the sun, and lay down with a smile on her face. “She’s really got it right,” I thought.

I followed suit, closed my eyes, and felt “soooo” relaxed against the soft, cool, red stone. I asked again for a message.

Before long these words came into my head: “Everyone’s experience is valid.”

As I pondered this I instantly felt how this released my judgment against those who raced up the mountain, were too scared to enjoy the experience at the top, or too noisy to listen and feel the silence. I understood in a visceral way, in a way I hadn’t before, that everyone’s experience is valid from their point of view. It makes sense to them given who they are, where they’ve come from, and where they are going. Who am I to judge that? I have no idea about any of those things for someone else.

In that moment, I felt free of judgment toward others and free to be myself. These two fit perfectly hand in hand. I felt newly empowered to connect with my purpose and live my dream-and to support everyone else to do the same. When I carry this phrase into life-“everyone’s experience is valid”-it frees me to appreciate the unique qualities that each of us bring to life. It creates a common ground of understanding which is the basis for resolving conflict and cooperating toward what we all truly desire-which is different and the same.

Enjoy your practice!

Are you ready to discover your purpose and live your dream? To learn more about \”The Life You Are Meant To Live\” program be sure to visit us here.

Are you ready to discover your purpose and live your dream? To learn more about The Life You Are Meant To Live program, be sure to visit us here:
http://www.thelifeyouaremeanttolive.com

Author Bio: Are you ready to discover your purpose and live your dream? To learn more about \”The Life You Are Meant To Live\” program be sure to visit us here.

Category: Self Help
Keywords: releasing judgment, conflict resolution, appreciation, life purpose, live your dream