Comments on: Is it Really a Bad Thing to be Judgmental?

By: A key Ingredient of True Happiness

A key Ingredient of True Happiness — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:02:05 +0000

[...] to justify it by concluding that we are giving them exactly what they deserve. That means that we are judging them. Not just their actions, but we are judging them as a [...]

By: A key Ingredient of True Happiness

A key Ingredient of True Happiness — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:49:40 +0000

[...] or anything, our mind somehow thinks we are giving them exactly what they deserve. That means that we are judging them. Not just their actions, but we are judging them as a [...]

By: Nea | Self Improvement Saga

Nea | Self Improvement Saga — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:22:46 +0000

Interesting article, but I can't say that I agree. Of course, I agree that giving respect is the most important thing. However, I think that being judgmental comes from a place of fear within us. And I'd say that the more productive thing to do is to deal with your fear rather than constantly finding reasons to arouse it. Overcoming deeply held fears is a major element of personal growth. .-= Nea | Self Improvement Saga´s last blog ..What It Really Takes to Achieve the Impossible =-.

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:35:42 +0000

Nicely said Ken, thanks for adding you insights.

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:34:21 +0000

Excellent point Tom, thank you for making that distinction. Evaluation is a form of discernment that allows us to weigh the pros and cons of any situation. It considers the consequences before drawing a conclusion. We could hope that our judgments would be along the same line, but all to often judgment sides with impulse rather than careful evaluation.

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:27:42 +0000

Wise words Ellie, you have a good grasp of the big picture and I find that extremely refreshing. Thank you for bringing your insight to the conversation.

By: John

John — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:49:27 +0000

Hey Ian, Glad to see you here.

Yes, slowing down your judging is a great method. It’s a good way to act despite of a possible impulse to prejudge.

It’s interesting that you bring up a side of the argument that puts someone above you instead of below you. Just because someone is well-dressed and rich doesn’t mean that they are more polite and/or better than you. Regardless of social standing and physical appearance, always give respect.

Thanks for your insights, Ian.
.-= John´s last blog ..Dreaming v. Realism: My Thoughts on Both =-.

By: Grampa Ken rants at Social Fix

Grampa Ken rants at Social Fix — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:08:30 +0000

Judgmental yes, but first make a strong effort to see the others’ situation and viewpoints. We may learn something that will broaden our outlook and improve our knowledge. Also the other person will appreciate the attention and will be friendlier and also more receptive.

“He will succeed if he remains firm in principle and goes beyond selfish considerations to mingle freely with those who do not share his feelings, as well as those who do.” – I Ching
.-= Grampa Ken rants at Social Fix´s last blog ..Simple Living Neighborhoods =-.