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Do I judge trees?

2/24/2015

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The answer is no, I do not judge trees, I see them in all their glory.  Do I judge myself and others, the answer is YES!  Why is there a difference in perception?  I suspect it is because with people I often have an agenda, I want a certain outcome, for example I want someone's approval and if I don't receive it, dismissing them as this or that allows me to maintain something of my own current view of myself, my identity.  

Or maybe they show me a mirror of something that I can't accept within or I feel inferior or unworthy.  In truth such judgements are an invitation to look at what is happening inside me, why does a certain behavior or trait cause me to tighten, what is it I have difficulty accepting.  By looking at these resistances I have an opportunity to break through some old story and open up to the true me.  We are all connected and come from the same Source. We all have much beauty and truth within, those who challenge me are my greatest teachers.  


The following quote has inspired me to see people more as trees and to let go of or work through any judgements and truly see the magnificent glory that is within each and every soul.  

      "When you go out into the woods and you look at trees, you see all these different trees. And some of them are bent, and some of them are straight, and some of them are evergreens, and some of them are whatever. And you look at the tree and you allow it. You appreciate it. You see why it is the way it is. You sort of understand that it didn’t get enough light, and so it turned that way. And you don’t get all emotional about it. You just allow it. You appreciate the tree.  The minute you get near humans, you lose all that. And you are constantly saying “You’re too this, or I’m too this.” That judging mind comes in. And so I practice turning people into trees. Which means appreciating them just the way they are."   (Ram Dass)

Appreciating them as they are and what they show me about my distortions so I can grow, evolve and let go of those stories and patterns that no longer serve me.

Blessings, Fiona
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