Today as I walked down the path to get some supplies, I stopped to take a picture of this lizard sunning itself on the deck. My co-assistant, Annemarie Estess asked what I was doing, and I explained that I was photographing a fat lizard. And then I showed her the photo I’d just taken, and pointed out how fat the lizard was.
Later, I thought about my choice of words and was amused by how quickly I placed a judgement on this creature. I could have described the lizard as cute, and it would also have been a judgement. And while I don’t think the lizard was affected by my description, I’m glad I thought about it.
What I want to remember, is that judgement, no matter how insignificant it seems, fosters an environment where we are disconnected and separate from.
The Walk for Peace at its core, encourages inclusion. I engage people without judgement or separateness. When we are received in inclusion, we are able to bring the whole of who we are into the conversation. And from here, everything is possible.
You could say…That is a lovely little lizard who has been lucky enough not to have missed many lunches…….
Hugs,
N