Non-Judgement

When you are truly mindful you watch your experiences and thoughts as they pass by you and through you. You do not dramatize. You do not judge. It’s rather likened to watching a movie, scene after scene passing before your eyes, you observe the story but do not become a part of the plot.

All emotional distractions, disturbances and diversions are alleviated, revealing clarity and integrity of the situation or person. You are in the ‘present’ and become acutely aware of how your emotions evolve and as a result you recognize how you treat your relationships with those around you, the world in general and most importantly, yourself.

Transcript

Welcome to this mindfulness practice as we focus on the quality of non-judgment.

When you are truly mindful,

You watch your experiences and thoughts as they pass by you and through you.

You do not dramatise.

It's rather likened to watching a movie,

Scene after scene,

Passing before your eyes.

You observe the story,

But you do not become a part of the plot.

All emotional distractions,

Disturbances and diversions are alleviated,

Revealing clarity and integrity of the situational person.

You are in the present,

And you become acutely aware of how your emotions evolve,

And as a result you recognise how you treat your relationships with those around you,

The world in general,

And most importantly,

Yourself.

Judgment is a conditioned and habitual response to what we suppose is dangerous or safe,

Better or worse,

Good or bad,

Right or wrong,

Fair or unfair,

Do's and don'ts.

When we are imprisoned emotionally by our primitive,

Historic responses,

We cannot grow.

Constantly judging everything we say,

Do and experience is exhausting and often painful,

Not to mention often inaccurate and disparaging.

We become emotionally stuck,

Same patterns,

Same opinions,

Same fatigue,

Same life.

Let us be aware of this constant and useless chatter and take a fresh perspective,

And we do not need to judge our judging.

We simply need to be aware of it and not fall prey to our temptation to indulge.

Be in a warm,

Comfortable place.

Be assured that you have some time to yourself.

Lying down or sitting,

It doesn't matter.

Softly close your eyes.

Feel your limbs becoming heavy,

The body giving way.

Surrender into the earth,

Into the earth that is supporting you.

Melt down through your body as you exhale,

From the top of your head to the tip of your toes.

It's the in-breath that energizes you.

It's the out-breath that soothes you.

Emptial tension,

Fatigue,

Concerns,

Worries and thoughts into stillness.

Rest and breathe with ease.

Feel the body,

Mind and the breath merge into one.

As you inhale,

Feel as though a wave is flowing in,

Up and through your body.

As you exhale,

The wave recedes back down through your body into a peaceful and calm space.

Coming into the present,

Allow your awareness to take you on a journey.

Draw your attention to your face.

Relax the jaw,

Drop the jaw,

And again,

And again.

Soften your cheeks.

Feel the air gently crossing the bridge of your nose.

Soften your eyes.

I am relaxing my face.

I am relaxing my face.

My face is relaxed.

If you find you are bringing judgment into your practice,

Just draw your attention back to the breath.

Your mind will play.

It will frolic about.

But it will soon give up when it recognizes you are not paying it attention.

I know I am breathing in.

I know I am breathing out.

I am aware of my thoughts.

I am aware of my thoughts.

I observe my thinking.

I observe my thinking.

I release my thoughts.

I release my thoughts.

I pause to rest.

I pause.

I pause.

Is the mind wandering again?

Reach out and bring it back to the now,

Back to the present.

I am aware of my body.

I am aware of my body.

I observe my body.

I observe my body.

I am aware of my heart beating.

I am aware of my heart beating.

Beating.

Beating.

I observe the sounds around me.

I sense the space that surrounds me.

I pause.

Pause.

Pause.

I release my opinions.

I see clearly.

Clearly.

Clearly.

I observe what unfolds.

I observe what unfolds.

Observe.

Observe.

Peace.

Peace.

I shall remain silent for a little while.

As you remain in this moment in harmony.

Peace.

Quiet.

You will soon hear my voice again.

Enjoy.

Is the mind wandering again?

If so,

Just gently guide it back.

Back to the present.

Draw it back to this incredible moment.

I am aware of my thoughts.

I am aware of my thoughts.

I observe my thinking.

I observe my thinking.

I release my thoughts.

I release my thoughts.

I pause.

Pause.

Pause.

I am aware of my body.

I am aware of my body.

I observe my body.

I observe my body.

I am at peace.

I am at peace.

Peace.

Gently bring your hands towards your heart now and place one over the other.

Scan your body and notice where it is beautifully calm and peaceful.

Can you sense the space in which you reside?

Gently open your eyes.

Take your time.

And perhaps awaken your body with a long deep stretch.

The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence.

Krishnamurti.

Slow down.

Breathe with ease.

Still your mind.

Be kind to yourself and all other beings.

Om Shanti.

Shanti.

Shanti.

Peace.

Peace.

Peace.

Reviews

This was so peaceful. A new favorite for me. Thank you.

I love this meditation. I always like the gentle reminder to come back from thinking .
I appreciate the J.Krishnamurti quote as it's one of my favorites . And the reminder to not judge my own mad mind .
Thank you teacher ! Peace . 🙏🏻

Just what I needed to calm my nervous system and my overactive mind. Thank you, Annemarie! You work has been extraordinarily helpful over past couple of years dealing with C-PTSD.

Very much appreciated the calming affect of this meditation. 🙏❤️

Amazing videos. Well crafted to highest impact. May you be free and succeed with your journey

A beautiful and soothing meditation. After thinking about my thoughts when I engage or observe others. I do notice that I form opinions. I will keep this in mind as I go forward and try to observe without conclusions. As is said, who am I to judge? Thanks as always Annemaree 🙏

Immersive and very calming of the mind to a new awakening, Namaste!
I’m back again, I find much contentment and peace in your guidance, it helps me stay grounded and flourishing in a messed up world. Namaste

This is a very high quality meditation! Very intentionally created. Thank you! Just what I needed.

Very gentle and balancing yet absolutely incisive about the presence of the judging mind. 🙏🏼

Most peaceful and luxurious time- very restorative

Excellent track, soothing, calming gentle, loved it.

Outstanding teaching and guidance into a Peaceful state of presence. This certainly invites a revisit. 💖🙏🕊️

The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence. (Krishnamurti)
Yes. 🙏

This was a beautiful meditation that left me relaxed and at peace. Thank you!

That was great. I have been meditating for close to 200 days. This was the first time I felt truly relaxed and in the moment. I want more of that. The thought floated by and I could see them and feel them but not get attached to them. Just smile as they went by. Once or twice I went to reach out for them but I focused on the breath. It was lovely! I want more ode that! Thank you!

Thank you for this truly heartfelt guided meditation. I truly enjoyed this one amazingly peacefull moment. Your choice of words and expressed with such a beautiful and calming voice resulted in a deep felt experience. Blessings to you.🧘‍♂️✨️✨️✨️🙏

Letting go and embracing the moment done so beautifully . Guiding us to a place of peace within . Shanti shanti shanti 🙏

Annemarie, your meditation was a sublime journey, unveiling the tranquil beauty nestled within the ordinary. Mundanity blossoms into a serene oasis, where peace reigns supreme, dispelling any notion of tedium.

Amazingly soothing to my heart and my soul. Thank you.

Such a soothing but powerful voice. Thank you so much for you wisdom. I am deeply grateful to have found your meditations and courses.