01/16/2026
Curiosity vs. Judgment - I woke up today with these two words on my mind.
What are your thoughts on this? Please comment!
Curiosity took me to beautiful places and people, it opened new doors.
Judgment made me rigid and close minded.
As aware as I am of the importance of curiosity, sometimes I still fall into the trap of judging.
I think that shifting from judgment to curiosity is a very spiritual practice not to mention physical and mental health benefits.
When you become curious, your brain activates dopamine which signals reward and improves memory.
When you are judgmental your body is flooded with cortisol.
When you first become aware that judgment arises, you have an opportunity to interrupt that pattern and shift to becoming curious about that person or situation instead.
Life is too short people - practice replacing judgment with curiosity…
Curiosity opens you.
Judgment closes you.
Curiosity wants to understand, explore.
Judgment closes the doors to exploration.
Curiosity breaks down boxes and labels.
Judgment creates boxes and labels.
Curiosity builds bridges.
Judgment builds walls.
Curiosity is expansion.
Judgment is contraction.
Curiosity is playful and flowing.
Judgment is serious and rigid.
Curiosity leans towards understanding.
Judgment leans towards blaming.