06/21/2025
Letâs talk about something that comes up a lot on the inner journeyâthe difference between discernment and skepticism.
At first glance, they might seem similar. Both involve a pause, a moment of questioning. But they come from very different places within us.
Discernment is rooted in love and self-trust. Itâs that gentle inner knowing that doesnât need to prove or push anything away. It allows space to feel into whatâs aligned for you, without needing to label something good or bad. It doesnât make others wrongâit just knows what feels right.
For example, maybe someone shares a teaching or idea with you. Discernment might sound like, âHmm⊠interesting. That doesnât quite resonate for me right now, but I honor that it might for them.â No drama. No judgment. Just peace.
Skepticism, on the other hand, often comes from fear. The fear of being tricked, hurt, or made to feel foolish. It tends to show up with defensiveness or dismissal. It says, âNope. I donât trust that. Prove it to me. Show me receipts.â Itâs trying to stay safe, which is totally humanâbut it can close us off to some beautiful, expansive experiences if weâre not aware of it.
Like, have you ever had a magical moment or synchronicity and someone immediately brushed it off with a sarcastic, âThatâs just coincidenceâ? Thatâs skepticism trying to protect itself from vulnerability.
One opens. The other closes.
Neither is âbad,â but when we begin to notice where weâre coming fromâlove or fearâit makes a huge difference in how we experience the world.
You donât have to believe everything. Youâre not supposed to. But you can listen with an open heart and a strong inner compass. Thatâs discernment.
And wow, does it feel better.
Love y'all,
- Loriđ©·