Judging or
Opinion
Terry Sidford
J
udging is ‘to quickly form a bias and/or personal opinion about someone or something’. Opinion is ‘a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty’. How often do you make a snap decision or judgement without much consideration? It is fine to form a judgment as long as you are willing to look at someone else’s viewpoint or perspective. To show that you are open when communicating with others, be aware of your body language as well as your words. Your tone and facial expressions can indicate whether or not you are willing to listen. Judgements make things final while opinions invite further discussion rather than closing a door. DISCLAIMER
There are many different perspectives on any given subject. We all have had different views of the world in which we live. When you judge without being able to open the door to another viewpoint, you limit the lens through which you see, feel, smell and hear your life. Pay attention to new perspectives and viewpoints as if you are stepping into someone else’s experience. For example, suppose you were at the base of a mountain looking up. You might see the magnificent creation of rock, dirt and trees. Then, after you hiked to the top, you see a spectacular vista and a valley that goes for miles. What different perspectives! And both are equally beautiful and correct. GREAT HEALTH GUIDE | 33