Discernment or Judgment?
From WeMentor Mondays with Nancy PODCAST by Nancy A. Meyer, M.A.
July 14, 2025 · 11 min
About this episode
This episode explores the difference between discernment and judgment through personal reflections and questions that encourage self-growth.
Episode 387: Discernment or Judgment? EPISODE NOTES On a transformative day, two friends and fellow “entrenovators”—a term I coined for entrepreneurs who innovate—sparked an intriguing conversation by asking two questions that have the potential to shape our lives. The answers can either cultivate discernment and inner strength or lead to self-judgment and feelings of despair. Which path will they choose? My lovely friend opened our dialogue with, “Is this my life?” This question serves as a compelling invitation to reflect deeply. It prompts us to consider where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we aspire to go. Will we respond with self-judgment, or will we embrace the strength of discernment? Another cherished friend shared her struggles with the weight of emotions after a friendship she valued became strained. Feeling hurt and confused, she wondered whether her friend lacked compassion. Her question of whether it would be easier not to feel so deeply reveals the complexities of connection and vulnerability. Both questions indicate an opening for self-growth—opportunities to nurture new ideas and reflect on our experiences. Perhaps a new chapter is beginning, allowing us…
Topics covered
- discernment
- judgment
- self-reflection
- emotional complexity
- entrepreneurship
Keywords
- self-growth
- inner strength
- emotional vulnerability
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About, What Am I Made For? Incubate and Birth Big and Little Ideas, What Am I Made For?, The Five Intentions
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