As far as I was aware I did not judge how others would use the word, I simply pointed out the difference between discerning something and judging it, but we do appear to live in a judgemental world with all of the unrest and suffering that it creates, so it is really not surprising that the word has been utilised to form a judgement rather than its older meaning of being able to perceive that what is hidden or obscured which is the way that I perceive the word, much the same as intuition and knowing. 🙂
"Judgement" is part of most definitions of "discernment". Therefore there's no difference to point out. There is a difference between "using judgement" and "being judgemental".
However, I only brought it up in order to understand what you were saying. It seemed more reasonable to ask you, rather than to assume. Probably not worth persuing.
Hi Crowan
Yes there are lots of interpretations of words and their usage, which is why I have a glossary in my tuition manuals to avoid any confusion, yes I see what you say about forming a judgement or being judgemental, though one usually leads to the other, I would perceive using discernment more along the lines of an enquiry to evaluate what something is rather than a judgement which is placed upon it.
I teach people to use discernment to help them to perceive or become aware of the underlying problem in an open and non-judgemental way, if we were to discern through a prejudgement, then all we would perceive is what the judgement allows us to perceive, we would effectively block ourselves from being open to discern that which was hidden or obscure, but then I am sure that you already know this. 🙂
Not at all WS, not rude at all, though I'm not sure why you perceive me as ramming my understanding down people's throats, when all I do is post honestly and truthfully to (try and) clarify where someone may have misunderstood what I am saying.
I see it like that, Giles because of the numerous times that the words, or words to the effect of "How rude!" have preceded someone being banned from the website. Tap your fingers at the HP rule book if you like, but bear in - rules don't implement themselves. You made the choice to be a moderator on here and you're sticking with it.
In the case of this thread, I took the time to watch the video (you didn't though eh. 😉 :D) and posted an honest critque of the message and how it was presented, not saying it was a pointless video, but highlighting where it was clearly using techniques to tap into people's ego to get it's message across (something which a lot of people miss - but that's marketing for you!) which isn't about being authentic and true (not that there aren't truthful messages in the video, there certainly are i.e. we should live with integrity, honesty etc. and aim to live what we teach others).
No that's right, Giles. I didn't watch it - I'm working, for myself, being responsible and paying my own way; also enjoying the freedom and creativity that it affords me.
Are you at work today, Giles? Is your employer paying for you to watch video's, moderate an internet forum, drum up passing trade for your Reiki business etc, and give honest critiques? ;):D Would you class that as being honest and living with integrity?
As for your expectation of me getting defensive and you getting defensive in preparation... let go of your future 'fear' 🙂 there's no need for it... certainly not in this present moment. :hug:
You're advising me to live in the way that you live aren't you. If I wanted to use you as a role model, I would :);).
Set you free from what?
Your chains............
Your chains............
What if I have no chains from which to be set free?