Lives based on having are less free than lives based either on doing or being. — William James (1842-1910) Philosopher
Lines of thought are literally laid down in the brain. “Mind over matter” is played out everyday. The higher in the mind one goes the more Freethinking one must be. In order for the intellect to soar, one is well served by the removal of preconceived notions: a Nonjudgmental state of consciousness.
Peace,
Jim
FREETHINKING
Definitions: (1) characterizes a person who forms opinions on the basis of sound reasoning, independent of authority, tradition, or established belief; self-determining; (2) one who accepts the possible validity of all modes of thought or action; open-minded
Balancing Quality: cooperative
Familial Qualities: independent, individualistic
NONJUDGMENTAL
Definition: avoiding judgments based on one’s personal or especially moral standards
Quotes:
In judging others, folks will work overtime for no pay. — Charles Edwin Carruthers
We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have done. — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) American Poet
Reflection: Judgment is essential to survival. But there are variations of judgment. A person who demands an empirical proof for all reality is closing down reason. Did ultraviolet and infrared exist before the instruments were available to detect them? If one must have proof, they are doomed to wait until someone else with the faith to look beyond the norm focuses the lens for them to see.
A person who insists their version of reality is the only one, and demands others step into their mold, is closing the door to the possibilities and truths other realities offer.
Comments:
• Judgment from others is almost always resented (even if correct) unless you completely trust them and give them permission to judge you.
• Another person or society can only be judged justly using their own set of rules and moral standards. Conversely, if you judge yourself by their standards, you reduce the value of your experience.
Advice:
• Use your judgment to protect yourself from dangers.
• Open your heart to judge yourself with penetrating honesty and tender mercy. It is a nervy act.
Symbols: 1) nothingness; 2) the void [not the absence of life but the absence of conflict]
