Otherwise, your judgement gets solidified like a rock. It brings misery to you and to others. If judgements are light, like air, like a breeze, they bring in fragrance, then move away. Or they could bring in a foul smell, then move away. But they should not stay forever.
A judgement is so subtle that you are not even aware of its existence. Only in the state of Being, when you are full of love and compassion, can you ever be free from all judgements. Yet, until you judge something as good or bad, you cannot take action. If you see rotten apples in the market, you say, ‘They are no good,’ because you will buy only good ones. A judgement is automatic.
You need to judge your company. The company that drags you down towards doubt, dejection, blame, complaints, anger, delusion and desires is bad company. The company that pulls you up towards joy, enthusiasm, service, love, trust and knowledge is good company.
When someone complains, first you listen, then you nod, then you sympathise, then you start complaining too. Denise: I confess, you are absolutely right. Robert: Join the party!
Gurudev: Your company can create hell for you in heaven – or heaven for you in hell. Judge for yourself.
