My youngest son uttered the above title that tickled all of us. A relative was visiting us the other day and she has habit (like many of us) of apologizing for things she need not do so.
As she was uttering an unnecessary apology for something, my son said “Don’t worry, we are a low judgment area.” It tickled all of us, including the apologist. But, it is also true. We do our darnedest to try to be less judgmental.
One of our blogging friends likes to say it is OK to judge things, but it behooves us to base our judgments on facts rather than biases. So, when I use the term “judgment” I am referencing an effort to not be unfairly judgmental.
Getting back to my son, his statement was marvelous as it was a nice way to invite someone to speak. It was “inclusive” rather than “exclusive.” I like that very much.
Let’s all try to be in low judgment areas. It will do us an awful lot of good.
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This is beautiful Keith! 🙂 ❤
Thanks Deborah. Your comments are always aprpeciated. Keith
‘A low judgement area’; I like that, it reminds of the ‘Old Book’ s warning “Judge not, lest ye be judged”.
The hardest task in the area is trying to maintain or commence civility with someone who embraces views which are not just opposite to yours but to you are inflammatory. Sometimes you can find a subject on ‘neutral ground’ which is good.
I must remember ‘ a low judgement area’ though, very wise words from you and your youngest son Keith.
Thanks Roger. I agree on your points about neutral ground, but it should not be so hard to find it. Keith
You would think.
Wow, that’s a fantastic statement your son made. It truly takes the tension from the apologist and opens the tolerance level to those around. Also, it brings some light humor to it which has a resolving effect. Need to keep this in mind. I like what your blogger friend says, and I agree. Judging is nothing bad, basically. But we need to be aware that it is still subjective.
Thanks Erika. You are so right about the light humor diffusing any tension. I like what Roger said as well. Keith
Have a lovely Sunday, Keith 😊
I hope yours has gone well thus far. Keith
Ah, yes, it was one of those wonderful Sundays that truly charge body and soul. Also, I started reading The Power of Habit and I love it!
Excellent on both counts. Keith
Note to Readers: Seeing Erika and Roger’s comments reminds me of someone Erika and I quote a lot, Dr. Wayne Dyer. One of my favorite talks of his is “defend the absent.” It us in keeping with “low judgment area” as Dyer would defend someone who is not present, when people start talking about him or her. He would tell the group, “since he or she is not here, I will defend him or her as the discussion continues.” It was his way of showing the group no one is perfect, but also do not deserve to be talked out behind his or her back.
What a good motto to live life by!
Thanks VJ. Indeed.
You done good Dad!!! Your son just told us so in so many words. Nice Keith❣️
Thanks Cindy. It makes a parent proud to hear the children do or say something good. He is a fine young man. Keith
A “low judgement area” … I like it … I really like it! We should all live in such areas! Methinks that the son is so wise because of the influence of his parents! Thumbs up 👍 to you and your wife!
Thanks Jill. He is a fine young man.