01/06/2026
Watching a baby take in every aspect of his or her surroundings with curiosity and awe is wonderful, delightful and inspiring. The capacity to learn is almost infinite. Their laughter is contagious and when they are upset they show it. They are completely connected to what is right in front of them. As they age, their imagination takes off and children know how to truly play. But this energy doesn’t seem to be sustainable for most of us. What happens?
We don’t just experience life — we constantly assign meaning to it. These meanings and beliefs become our personal “reality,” so deeply ingrained that we rarely question them. Because they form our frame of reference, they’re invisible to us unless we intentionally look. Awareness is the foundation of change: you can’t reshape your brain, heal patterns, or grow without first seeing where you’re starting from. When we become aware of our judgments and rigid viewpoints, we stop trying to impose them on others and create more freedom, compassion, and connection — for ourselves and for those around us.
Today’s practice is simple but powerful: notice your judgments. Don’t fix them. Don’t justify them. Just watch. Awareness alone begins the change.
