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New Year, New Vision: Seeing Without Judging
New Year, New Vision: Seeing Without Judging
New Year, New Vision: Seeing Without Judging
Thursday 28th January 2021
Learn how Beverly Conyers uses mindfulness and non-judgment to enhance recovery in this episode of Recovery Road.
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Get the buttons here!Mindfulness in Recovery: Beverly Conyers on Embracing Non-Judgment
Non-judgment removes the blinders from our eyes, allowing us to see that life's struggles, disappointments, pain and loss come to everyone. Whatever our differences, we honor our common humanity when we begin to replace judgment with compassion.
Think about how often you judge yourself and others throughout the day. Now, imagine a life where those judgments are replaced with understanding and compassion. In this episode of Recovery Road, Beverly Conyers delves into the powerful practice of non-judgment and its role in recovery. Drawing from her book, 'Find Your Light: Practicing Mindfulness to Recover from Anything', Conyers explains how mindfulness can transform your journey to sobriety.
Hosted by William Moyers, this episode opens with a candid discussion about the challenges of maintaining self-care in turbulent times. Moyers sets the stage for Conyers to share her wisdom on seeing without judging—a skill that can lead to better decisions and a more fulfilling life. From birth, humans are wired to judge their surroundings as a survival mechanism. But what happens when these judgments cloud our perceptions and lead us astray?
Conyers illustrates this with a story about an Indian king who asked six men to describe an elephant based on touch alone. Each man’s judgment was incomplete, highlighting how premature conclusions can be misleading. The episode explores how poor judgment can result in harmful decisions, like rekindling toxic relationships or making risky financial choices. Conversely, good judgment can promote well-being by fostering healthy relationships and sound decisions. However, Conyers argues that the real game-changer is the practice of non-judgment.
By observing without labeling, we can see things more clearly and compassionately. This practice helps us understand that everyone faces struggles and setbacks, fostering a sense of shared humanity. For many battling addiction, the harshest judgments are often self-directed. Conyers discusses how a poor self-image can fuel addictive behaviors and how recovery involves not just making amends with others but also with oneself.
She encourages listeners to replace self-judgment with self-compassion, recognizing that past mistakes were often made from a place of unawareness rather than malice. To put non-judgment into practice, Conyers suggests going an entire day without judging anyone, including yourself. When judgmental thoughts arise, pause to examine them and consciously choose to let them go. This mindful approach can pave the way for a happier, more compassionate life.
Tune in to this enlightening episode to learn more about integrating mindfulness into your recovery journey.