Discernment Vs. Judgment: For Empaths And Sensitives

Recording of a Live track discussing these two principles that sometimes are seen in conflict: Understanding Discernment vs. Judgment: differentiate between discernment—a constructive skill for evaluating situations—and judgment, which can be negative and limiting. Practical Strategies for Discernment: how best to make use of our skills. Integrating Spiritual Teachings: Revisiting 'Light Projector Exercise for Empaths'.

Transcript

We are talking about the difference between discernment and judgment and the idea of navigating a world of deep feelings,

Heightened sensitivities,

Especially for the people within inside time and the people on this call.

The idea is to be able to distinguish between being discerning,

Making thoughtful,

Informed decisions,

And being judgmental,

Which can often carry a negative connotation and impact our well-being and relationships.

So today we're looking at unpacking these concepts and exploring why discernment is such a vital skill and how to cultivate it without falling into the trap of judgment.

This topic is particularly important for empaths because many of us have been influenced by spiritual teachings and social expectations that encourage us not to judge others.

While these teachings can promote compassion and openness,

They can sometimes lead to confusion or suppression of our natural ability to discern.

It's essential to understand that discernment isn't about being judgmental,

It's about making clear conscious choices that align with our values and well-being.

So we're going to break down what discernment and judgment truly mean and share practical strategies for developing discernment skills and offer interactive exercises to help you practice these concepts in your daily life.

We want to provide clarity and empower you to embrace your empathic gifts while maintaining a balanced and grounded approach to life.

Now having said all of that lot,

I'm going to immediately step back and talk about the impact of words.

For those of you who know that you have telepathic abilities,

At least my own personal understanding of telepathic abilities is they tend to bypass the mind,

They bypass the brain and go straight into the feelings of the intention rather than the wordplay that goes with the mind games.

In that respect,

If I say what is a chair,

You cannot sit on the word chair.

The word chair brings up an ideal of something usually with four legs,

A seat and a back where you can rest.

Usually about the height that tends to be knee high to waist high,

Somewhere between those two.

You can put your backside on,

Possibly lift your feet from the floor and generally relax your butt.

But if you're in a room that,

For instance,

A bar may have barstools that may be three legged,

They may not have backs.

But still,

You know that it's somewhere you can sit.

If you're in a room that has a four legged table at the appropriate height,

It may not have a back.

But again,

You can sit on it,

You can use it as a chair.

If you've got a beanbag,

It may be an appropriate place to sit,

You may not necessarily call it a chair.

But if you turn around and say I need a chair to sit on,

And somebody glances over at the beanbag in the corner,

It works as somewhere to relax somewhere to rest.

The point being here that the word chair does not sum up somewhere to sit,

So much as the physical concept of a chair where you can rest.

So what we're doing here is really playing with the ideas behind the words of discernment,

Behind the words of judgment,

And looking at what are the concepts that these words bring up.

Because we're looking at the concepts behind the words rather than the words themselves.

So having said that,

And I'm going to repeat that at the end,

We're going to now dive into judgment and discernment.

And we're going to start off with judgment because it's probably more inclined to have negative connotations.

At its core,

The word judgment refers to the cognitive process of forming opinions,

Conclusions or decisions based on available information.

But it encompasses a wide range of applications and interpretations,

From moral and ethical considerations to legal and psychological concepts.

So the word judgment in everyday language,

The word judgment often refers to the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

This form of judgment involves assessing situations,

People or things to arrive at a reasoned opinion.

For example,

When somebody says,

She has good judgment,

They typically mean that the person is capable of making wise choices,

Often based on an experience or sound reasoning.

Judgment in this sense is closely tied to wisdom and discernment.

It implies not only the capacity to evaluate facts and situations accurately,

But also the ability to weigh consequences and make decisions that are beneficial or appropriate in a given context.

That would be judgment in an everyday language,

But I want to address some more specific contexts here.

Starting off with moral and ethical judgment.

In moral and ethical context,

Judgment refers to the process of determining the rightness or wrongness of actions,

Behaviors or decisions.

This type of judgment is deeply rooted in the cultural,

Religious and philosophical frameworks that define what is considered moral or ethical.

For instance,

Ethical judgment involves assessing actions against a set of principles.

For instance,

Ethical judgments involve assessing actions against a set of principles or standards such as fairness,

Justice or virtue.

Moral judgment often involves a component of evaluation or condemnation.

When someone is said to be judgmental,

It typically means that they are quick to criticize or condemn others based on their moral or ethical standards.

This form of judgment can be seen as negative,

Especially when it leads to intolerance or unfair treatment of others based on superficial or biased assessments.

Legal judgment.

In the legal realm,

Judgment refers to the formal decision made by a court or a judge regarding the outcome of a case.

This decision is based on the interpretation and application of laws,

Facts and evidence presented during a trial or hearing.

Legal judgments can include verdicts of guilt or innocence,

Sentencing decisions or rulings on legal disputes.

Legal judgment is guided by establishing laws and precedents,

Aiming to ensure fairness and justice within a structured system.

Unlike everyday or moral judgment,

Legal judgment requires a rigorous adherence to procedural rules and standards of evidence,

Often involving complex reasoning and interpretation of legal texts.

Put another way,

In legal terms,

A judgment consists of which side of the law do you stand?

Are you innocent or guilty?

If you're guilty,

Then what is the appropriate judgment in terms of what sentence should apply?

From the perspective of psychological or cognitive judgment,

In psychology,

Judgment is studied as a cognitive process involving perception,

Reasoning and decision making.

It encompasses how individuals assess situations,

Make predictions and choose actions based on their beliefs,

Desires and knowledge.

Psychological research explores how various factors such as emotions,

Biases and heuristics influence judgment.

For example,

Cognitive biases like confirmation bias,

Favouring information that confirms existing beliefs,

Or available heuristics,

Relying on immediate examples that come to mind,

Can significantly affect the accuracy and objectivity of judgment.

Understanding these biases is crucial in fields like behavioural economics,

Where judgment plays a central role in understanding human decision making.

The role of judgment in personal development.

In the context of personal development,

Judgment is seen as a crucial skill that individuals can refine over time.

Good judgment involves not only making sound decisions,

But also being aware of one's biases and limitations.

It includes the capacity for self-reflection,

Critical thinking and the ability to learn from past experiences.

Developing good judgment often requires balancing intuition with rational analysis.

Intuition can provide quick,

Often unconscious assessments of situations,

But it may also be influenced by biases or incomplete information.

Rational analysis,

On the other hand,

Involves deliberate,

Systematic evaluation of information and options,

Which can help in making more informed decisions.

Whichever way you look at it,

The dangers of poor judgment lead to negative outcomes,

Both for individuals and society as a whole.

In everyday life,

Poor judgment can result in personal mistakes,

Strained relationships,

Or even legal troubles.

In professional settings,

It can lead to poor decision-making,

Loss of reputation,

Or financial losses.

Furthermore,

Poor judgment in leadership roles can have far-reaching consequences affecting the well-being of organisations,

Communities,

And even entire nations.

This highlights the importance of fostering good judgment skills through education,

Training,

And personal development.

One of the challenges with judgment is its inherent subjectivity.

What one person considers to be good judgment may be seen as flawed by another,

Depending on their values,

Perspectives,

Or cultural backgrounds.

This subjectivity is particularly evident in moral and ethical judgment,

Where different beliefs and norms can lead to vastly different conclusions about what is right or wrong.

This subjectivity underscores the importance of empathy,

Open-mindedness,

And cultural sensitivity in judgment.

Recognising that others may have different but valid perspectives can help mitigate conflicts and promote understanding in diverse societies.

So,

In conclusion on judgment,

Judgment is a complex and multi-dimensional concept that plays a crucial role in various aspects of human life.

Whether in everyday decisions,

Moral and ethical evaluations,

Legal proceedings,

Or psychological processes,

Judgment is a fundamental cognitive function that shapes our interactions and experiences.

Developing a good judgment requires a blend of experiences,

Critical thinking,

And self-awareness,

Along with an understanding of the factors that can influence our decision- making processes.

While judgment can sometimes be flawed or biased,

It is also an essential tool for navigating the complexities of life.

By striving for fairness,

Objectivity,

And empathy in our judgments,

We can make better decisions and contribute to a more just and understanding world.

So that would be my overview of judgments.

From the perspective of comparing judgments to discernment,

Let's drive into more detail about what we mean by discernment.

Discernment is the ability to make careful and thoughtful judgments,

Often involving an awareness of subtle distinctions and implications.

It's about evaluating information,

Situations,

Or people with a clear and open mind,

Aiming for understanding and insight.

Discernment is a nuanced and multifaceted concept that refers to the ability to perceive and understand and judge things clearly and accurately.

This skill involves distinguishing between different aspects of a situation,

Recognizing the underlying truths,

And making informed decisions based on a careful consideration and insight.

The term discernment is often associated with wisdom,

Prudence,

And the capacity to evaluate situations from multiple perspectives,

Making it a critical attribute in various domains including personal development,

Spirituality,

Leadership,

And interpersonal relationships.

From a perspective of discernment in everyday life,

The discernment is the process of making careful judgments and choices based on a deep understanding of a situation.

It involves not only assessing the invisible aspects,

But also sensing the subtler,

Often hidden dimensions that might influence the outcome.

For example,

When deciding whom to trust or which opportunity to pursue,

Discernment allows individuals to weigh the pros and cons,

Consider the potential risks and benefits,

And choose the best course of action.

This form of discernment is crucial for effective decision making as it helps individuals avoid pitfalls and make choices that align with their values,

Goals,

And long-term well-being.

It requires a combination of critical thinking,

Emotional intelligence,

And intuition,

Enabling one to see beyond superficial appearances and make more profound judgments.

So if we were to consider spiritual and moral discernment,

Discernment holds spiritual importance,

Sorry,

Discernment holds significant importance in spiritual and moral contexts,

Where it is often viewed as a spiritual gift or virtue.

In many religious traditions,

Discernment is considered essential for distinguishing between good and evil,

Truth and falsehood,

And authentic spiritual experiences and deceptive influences.

It involves a deep sensitivity to spiritual realities.

For example,

In Christianity,

Discernment is associated with the ability to understand and interpret spiritual matters,

Often seen as a gift of the Holy Spirit.

This type of discernment helps believers navigate their spiritual journey,

Make ethical decisions,

And avoids forced teachings or harmful influences.

Similarly,

In other spiritual traditions,

Discernment is valued for its role in achieving greater awareness,

Enlightenment,

And alignment with higher principles.

And let me pause for a second to answer Becca.

Becca,

Yeah,

All Inside Timer lives are recorded,

And I will probably put this out of the talk on Inside Timer.

Lisa,

No,

This is not from a book.

This is essentially self-generated.

I haven't made it to a book yet.

That day may come.

So let's talk about discernment in leadership and management.

In leadership and management,

Discernment is a critical skill that enables leaders to make sound decisions,

Solve complex problems,

And guide their teams effectively.

Discernment in this context involves assessing situations with clarity,

Understand the nuances and dynamics at play,

And anticipating the consequences of different actions.

It allows leaders to identify opportunities,

Mitigate risks,

And navigate challenges with wisdom and foresight.

Effective leaders use discernment to balance competing interests,

Prioritize objectives,

And make decisions that are both strategic and ethical.

This skill is particularly important in times of uncertainty or crisis,

Where quick and thoughtful judgment is needed to steer the organization in the right direction.

Discernment also helps leaders build trust and trustworthiness.

It demonstrates their ability to make well-considered decisions that take into account the broader context of the needs of all stakeholders.

In the realm of personal relationships,

Discernment plays a vital role in personal relationships,

Helping individuals understand others' motives,

Emotions,

And behaviors.

It involves perceiving the subtleties of interpersonal interactions,

Recognizing the underlying dynamics,

And responding appropriately.

This form of discernment is closely linked to empathy as it requires an attunement to others' feelings and perspectives,

As well as the ability to read between the lines.

In relationships,

Discernment helps individuals navigate conflicts,

Build stronger connections,

And foster mutual understanding and respect.

It enables people to discern genuine intentions from manipulation,

Recognize red flags,

And establish healthy boundaries.

By applying discernment,

Individuals can make more informed choices about whom to trust,

How to communicate effectively,

And how to nurture and maintain meaningful relationships.

So developing discernment is a lifelong process that involves cultivating a range of cognitive,

Emotional,

And intuitive skills.

Some key aspects of developing discernment include critical thinking,

Self-awareness,

Emotional intelligence,

Intuition,

Experience,

And open-mindedness.

Let me address those each in turn,

Starting off with critical thinking.

This involves analyzing information objectively,

Questioning assumptions,

And evaluating evidence.

Critical thinking helps individuals distinguish between facts and opinions,

Recognize biases,

And make reasoned judgments.

Self-awareness.

Understanding one's own biases,

Emotions,

And thought patterns is crucial for discernment.

Self-awareness enables individuals to recognize how their perceptions and judgments may be influenced by personal experiences or feelings,

Allowing for more balanced and impartial decision making.

That's true for both self-awareness and awareness of others.

Because number three,

Emotional intelligence,

The ability to perceive and understand and manage emotions,

Both in oneself and others,

Is a key component of discernment.

Emotional intelligence helps individuals navigate social interactions,

Respond empathically,

And handle interpersonal challenges with grace.

Number four,

Intuition.

Intuition involves the ability to understand or know something without conscious reasoning.

It's often described as a gut feeling or inner knowing.

While intuition can be a valuable source of insight,

It should be balanced with a rational analysis and critical thinking to ensure sound judgment.

Experience.

Experience provides valuable lessons and insights that contribute to discernment.

Learning from past successes and mistakes helps individuals refine their judgment and make better decisions in the future.

And lastly,

Open-mindedness.

Being open to new ideas,

Perspectives,

And experiences is essential for discernment.

It allows individuals to consider multiple viewpoints,

Avoid rigid thinking,

And adapt to changing circumstances.

The challenges of discernment include that despite its importance,

Discernment can be challenging to cultivate and apply consistently.

Common obstacles to discernment include cognitive biases,

Emotional influences,

And social pressures.

For example,

Confirmation bias,

Favoring information that conforms to existing beliefs.

Confirmation bias can skew judgment,

While strong emotions like fear or desire can cloud decision making.

Additionally,

Cultural or social norms may influence how individuals perceive and judge situations.

To overcome these challenges,

It's important to engage in continuous self-reflection,

Seek diverse perspectives,

And practice mindfulness and self-regulation.

It involves a deep understanding of situations,

The ability to distinguish between different elements,

And the wisdom to make informed and thoughtful decisions.

Developing discernment requires a combination of critical thinking,

Self-awareness,

Emotional intelligence,

Intuition,

And experience.

While it can be challenging to cultivate,

Discernment is essential for navigating the completeness of life,

Building meaningful relationships,

And achieving personal and professional success.

As such,

It is a valuable attribute to nurture and refine throughout one's life.

Of course,

The importance of empaths is that empaths with their heightened sensitivity may struggle with differentiating between discerning feelings and reactions versus being judgmental.

This distinction is crucial for personal well-being and maintaining healthy relationships.

Discernment allows empaths to navigate complex emotional landscapes without being overwhelmed or unfairly critical.

Many empaths are drawn to spiritual paths that emphasize compassion,

Non-judgment,

And unconditional love.

While these teachings encourage an open heart,

They can sometimes be interpreted as discouraging any form of judgment,

Even discernment.

This can lead to confusion and hesitation in making necessary evaluations in life situations,

As empaths may fear being judgmental or unkind.

And so,

What I want to distinguish here,

Those are deep dives into the meaning of being judgmental versus the meaning of discernment.

I'd like to emphasize here the difference between treating life as a destination and life as a journey.

If we treat life as a destination,

Then there's a right or wrong at the end of the destination in terms of,

Did I get this right?

Did I learn what I was supposed to learn?

Did I behave the way I was supposed to behave?

Did I master the right or wrong that is involved in this destination?

From a discernment perspective,

Treating life as a journey becomes much less about getting a right or wrong answer and much more about learning experiences along the way.

We're back to a much broader definition of what is often meant by judgment,

Right or wrong,

Versus discernment in terms of just being aware of the differences.

As human beings,

We learn from our mistakes.

How many of us like making mistakes?

That's usually zero.

And yet,

It's through our mistakes that we get to learn.

And so,

By making mistakes,

We get to learn.

And if we look at mistakes that way,

There really isn't such a thing as a mistake so much as a learning opportunity.

And learning opportunities get to be seen from a discernment perspective rather than from a judgmental perspective.

And so,

Essentially,

What we want to do here is to understand discernment versus judgment from the perspective of exploring the crucial difference between discernment and judgment.

Discernment is about evaluating situations and people constructively and without the emotional bias,

While often judgment involves criticism and negativity.

We can look at practical strategies for discernment that involve setting healthy boundaries,

Practicing meditation and mindfulness,

And increasing self-awareness.

We can also look at how spiritual principles can support your journey towards discernment,

Encouraging a compassionate and balanced approach.

I want to remind you that developing discernment is a journey,

Not a destination.

It's about making small,

Consistent efforts to shift your mindset from judgment to discernment.

This process requires patience and self-compassion.

Remember,

It's okay to make mistakes along the way.

Each experience is Remember,

It's okay to make mistakes along the way.

Each experience is an opportunity to learn,

To grow.

For example,

For empaths,

This journey can be particularly challenging due to your heightened sensitivity,

Our heightened sensitivity to others' emotions.

But with practice,

We can learn to navigate those feelings without falling into the trap of judgment.

Using your empathy is a strength to understand and connect with others while maintaining your emotional balance.

And so let me come back to the idea of the Light Projector exercise.

I am primarily an empath coach helping other empaths go through a shorter,

Easier learning curve than the one that I had to go through myself.

It is essentially learning of who I am versus who I am not.

And if I know who I am,

Then everything that I experience is who I am not.

It's essentially picked up from other people.

It's not about the rightness or wrongness of picking up information,

Emotional information from other people.

It's about starting off with acknowledging that this,

Whatever this is,

Is just another experience that is happening outside my immediate self.

And because it's happening outside my immediate self,

I can deal with it as something that I've picked up from outside me.

Essentially,

This goes back to many years ago,

A friend of mine phoned me up and said,

Trevor,

I've got to go to a funeral and I hate going to funerals.

From that perspective,

Why would an empath hate going to a funeral?

That's meant as a joke.

As empaths,

Highly sensitive people,

Of course we hate being around funerals because so many people have a hard time dealing with grief.

A funeral is a perfect place to practice an element of what is mine versus what is everybody else's.

And particularly in a group setting like that,

It can be useful as highly trained human beings to practice what is ours versus what is everybody else's.

I like to think of this in two,

From the analogy of two barrels of water,

One barrel full of dirty water,

One barrel full of clean water with a pipe connecting the two barrels.

If you move dirty water from the dirty barrel through the pipe to the clean barrel,

The dirty barrel stays dirty,

The clean barrel gets dirty.

It's a lose-lose.

Which is where many teachers introduce the idea of shielding,

Which given the analogy of two barrels connected by a pipe,

If you block the pipe between the two barrels,

Then the dirty barrel stays dirty,

The clean barrel stays clean.

It would at least preserve the status quo,

Except for the fact that this energy that we have inside,

This spiritual energy,

Is like water.

And we know what happens to stagnant water.

It gets green and smelly.

This energy that we have inside needs to be in motion,

It needs to be moving.

And so it's like moving,

If you move water from the clean barrel through the pipe to the dirty barrel.

The dirty barrel gets a little bit cleaner,

The clean barrel stays clean.

You even wash out the inside of the pipe with the clean water.

It would be a win-win,

Except talk to anybody in nursing,

Teaching,

Social work,

Many other professions as well,

But those are the first three that come to mind in terms of those professions know all about feeling drained.

You can't continue to pump clean water out of the clean barrel into all of the surrounding dirty barrels without the clean barrel running out of water,

Essentially feeling drained.

You've got to refill the clean barrel from the infinite supply of divine energy,

Divine light,

Divine love,

So that you keep refilling the clean barrel and the clean barrel gets to be refreshed with that divine energy so that there is an unlimited supply of clean energy that can keep being pushed out to the dirty barrels around us.

And so I teach this from the perspective of a three-step process,

Essentially connecting down,

Connecting up,

And then projecting out from our heart,

Sending that infinite supply of divine light,

Divine love,

Divine energy out to the world around us.

So let me take you through those three steps.

Step one,

Connect down.

If you visualize tree roots coming down from your hips,

Going down through your legs,

Through your knees,

Through your feet,

Down into the center of the earth below us.

I like to tie my roots around a great big boulder down there to keep me grounded.

This energy that we have needs to be grounded the same way the electricity needs to be grounded and pretty much for the same reason.

The excess energy needs to have somewhere to go and we get to feed the earth in the process.

So step one of connecting down,

Visualizing tree roots coming down through our legs,

Down into the center of the earth to ground us.

Step two,

Connect up to source,

To spirit,

To the universe,

To the divine,

To god,

Whatever you care to call him,

Her,

Or it.

It really doesn't matter.

It's connecting up to that infinite supply of divine light,

Divine love,

Divine energy,

And allowing all of that infinite supply to come into us,

Fill us up from our toes up to our head,

Fill us up with that divine energy.

So that step three,

Project out,

Imagining divine light,

Divine love,

Divine divine light,

Divine love,

Divine energy,

All of that coming out from your heart.

If you know that you're picking up energy from somebody in particular,

You can send that out to that person.

For the purposes of today,

We've got 99 other people on this call right now.

You can send that divine light,

Divine love,

Divine energy around the other 99 people on this call,

Just allowing those 99 other people to share that divine light,

Divine love,

Divine energy,

Flavored with our own consciousness in the process.

And at the same time that you're sharing that round,

Just be aware that you've got 99 other people sharing that light,

That love,

That energy back into you.

So allow yourself to feel it within yourself,

Coming back from the other people on this call.

And from there,

You can send that divine light,

Divine love,

Divine energy around your nearest and dearest,

Your loved ones,

Your family,

The neighborhood,

The other people in your physical world around you and the rest of your town,

City,

Village,

Wherever you're living.

Send it around the rest of your environment and around the rest of your country and from the rest of your country around the rest of the planet.

I actually recommend this as a one-off exercise to be able to connect down,

Connect up and project out in essentially five seconds or less.

If you look at it from the perspective of,

I've got a track out here,

The light projector exercise for Empaths.

It's a great way to keep yourself grounded,

Connect up with the divine and to send that love and light out to the rest of the world.

If you do that exercise in five seconds or less,

Then you can run that exercise in a minute,

12 times,

A dozen times.

You don't have to do it immediately 12 times in a minute,

But you can spread out a dozen times during the course of the day.

Even during the course of using the light projector exercise during the course of the light projector exercise during the course of five minutes,

That would be 60 times and you can spread that 60 times out over the whole day.

If you're working in an environment with a lot of input from the mainstream energy around us,

You can share that love and light 100% to protect yourself and 100% to protect other people.

And so Heather,

Yeah,

Absolutely.

If you do this with a golden ribbon,

Whichever way you do this,

So that it works for you,

Great,

Do it that way.

You can actually do this in whatever way that works to protect you.

You're protecting yourself and you're helping to heal the environment around you.

Being a highly sensitive person,

Being an empath,

Without being a healer,

Is a little bit like having a front doorbell without having a front door.

If you want to stop people leaning on your front doorbell,

All you have to do is to open the front door.

If you want to stop people bombarding you with their negative energy,

Recognize the fact that they're sending you their negative energy because they need help.

And that help can come through you,

But it needn't come from you.

Essentially,

It's connecting up to Source,

To Spirit,

To the Divine,

To God,

To whatever you care to call him or her,

Right?

Bringing that energy through you and by bringing it through you,

Sending it out to them that way.

So,

In the process.

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Oh,

Marissa,

Thank you for the donation here.

Just a quick reminder to everybody.

Donations are gratefully received and they help me feel appreciated for doing this work.

So,

Thank you,

Thank you.

Now,

Let me bring the light projector exercise back to the whole idea of discernment and judgment.

Because discernment would be about recognizing that I'm feeling emotions without doing the judgment step of labeling those emotions to be right or wrong.

It's not about right or wrong.

It's just about the fact that somebody is having emotions that they cannot cope with and they need help.

And in the process of the discernment of,

This is not mine,

And recognizing who we're receiving it from,

Which is a whole other topic.

But if we can recognize where we're receiving it from,

Then we can send out that Divine Light,

Divine Love,

Divine Energy to that other person.

And we can do that role of using discernment to help heal the planet.

Questions only come in here.

Jennifer,

Can I please say more about it not being for us to help but through the Divine Energy?

Jennifer,

In answer to that one,

Let me come back to the analogy of the two barrels of water.

You've got one barrel full of dirty water,

One barrel full of clean water and the pipe connecting the two barrels.

This barrel of clean water has only got an infinite limited supply of clean water available to it.

That clean barrel needs to be refilled from the Divine Well Spring.

And that's what we're doing there in terms of connecting with that infinite supply of Divine Energy rather than relying just on ourselves.

Becca,

Do we as Empaths and HSPs also benefit from the Light Projector exercise for ourselves rather than giving it out all the Light,

Love and Energy we're calling in?

So essentially we become the channel,

We become the Divine Conduit for all of that Divine Light,

Divine Love,

Divine Energy to pass through us and out into the world.

In effect,

We get to be a receptacle for all of that Divine Light,

Divine Love,

Divine Energy to pass through us.

And in the process,

We get to be connected with the Divine in the process.

I keep using the word Divine,

But whatever word works for you in terms of connecting with that infinite supply of energy,

We become more of a conduit for that energy.

The more of that Divine Energy we pull in and pass through us to other people.

Liddy,

How do we protect from the predators?

The more you use the Light Projector exercise,

The more you're helping to keep the predators away from us.

We're essentially healing them with Light,

With Love,

With Divine Energy.

The more they get healed,

The less they're going to appear to be predators.

And if they can't be healed by the energy that we're channeling for them,

The more we're going to learn to protect ourselves from them.

This would be answering Hezer's question about discernment and boundaries.

If people are not accepting boundaries,

If the other people are not accepting boundaries,

Then we're relying on ourselves accepting our boundaries and knowing when it's right for us to step away from them.

That may or may not include stepping away from people that we think we're supposed to love,

In inverted commas,

From a perspective of we get to establish our own boundaries.

Becca,

You're asking the idea is to be a conduit at all times.

Essentially,

Yes,

We're using discernment to recognize what is ours and recognizing that what is not ours is belonging to somebody else.

And somebody else needs that energy to be able to heal themselves.

Emotions are meant to flow through us the way they flow through a healthy child.

A healthy child will have anger one moment and be all smiles the next.

They don't hang on to their stuff the way we as less than healthy adults tend to hang on to our stuff.

The more we hang on to emotions,

The more those emotions color everything that we see out in the world around us.

It's about being able to let loose of those emotions.

We are simply meant to be a conduit for those emotions passing through us and letting go.

Marianne,

You're asking about the Lipojector Exercise.

The easiest answer to that is to send you to the introduction to the Lipojector Exercise for Empaths,

Which is going to talk you through the whole thing.