Introducing a brand new series on this podcast... EVOLUTION. Your healing journey is a process of continual, ongoing evolution. Of you becoming more evolved every day. Of you evolving beyond old patterns, habits, dysfunctions, defense mechanisms, belief systems, and self-imposed limitations. Evolving beyond the past. Evolving beyond anything that isn't truthfully YOU, at your highest level. In this inaugural episode of EVOLUTION, I address the topic of judgment - of both self and others. I talk about: how the meaning of the word "judgment" has changed over time how judgment is a form of punishment (and self-punishment) how we sometimes use judgment to try to feel more powerful, better, smarter, or more capable than others  how the impulse to judge arises from a hurt, offended, threatened, or scared ego how we've used judgment in human societies to try to bond with others - but why it's not an authentic form of relating I want to thank Doug for suggesting this topic and being a loyal supporter of Inner Work. My Akashic Records Certification Program is open for enrollment for January 2024. Explore the details here:  https://josephinehardman.com/work-with-me/akashic-records-certification-program/ You can also visit https://josephinehardman.com or send a note to me@josephinehardman.com Thank you for being here and spending this time with me! May we soften any judgments of ourselves or others. Inner Work 2023 All Rights Reserved.