May 2025

Judgment and Forgiveness

Judgment (judgement) and forgiveness are topics that can lead to deep healing, personal growth, and self-discovery. Are you ready for them?

Dictionary.com defines judgment as, “the ability to judge, make a decision, or form an opinion objectively, authoritatively, and wisely, especially in matters affecting action; good sense; discretion: a man of sound judgment;” (1) and judgmental is defined as, “tending to make quick and excessively critical judgments, especially moral ones.” (2)

One side of judgment is positive and uses informed decision-making; however, being judgmental is the more critical side. When one acts judgmentally, he/she is forming opinions that may be based more on emotions than truth.

We view the world through our unique lens, including our personal experiences and beliefs. When we judge others, we are applying our experiences and beliefs to another person’s unique circumstances.

The full text as well as additional resources are available to CC Members on Mighty Networks, CC's private social connecting platform.

What are the Monthly Spiritual Topics (MST)?

We create new spiritual topics each month. Coordinators use these topics to facilitate discussions to give members the opportunity to talk about real-life situations and to share insights, ideas and strategies. The spiritual topics are posted on CC’s internal social connecting platform where members from around the world engage in conversation and share personal thoughts. These topics are designed to give points of discussion around self-awareness and spiritual development to enable and empower each of us to become the best version of who we are!

Aims of the MSTs

We are all on a unique journey to grow and find greater meaning, purpose, and joy in life. To do this entails a deep focus on one’s inner self. As 13th-century Persian poet, Rumi, stated, “Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself.”

To this end, the Monthly Spiritual Topics are designed to help members:

  • Know themselves better (self-realisation)
  • Connect with their inner wisdom
  • Develop conscious focus and intent
  • Live from a heart-centered space
  • Express compassion and be in service to everyone
  • Align with their Higher/Divine Self
  • Manifest positive change for themselves and the collective

Objectives of the MSTs

The Monthly Spiritual Topic process was created to serve two primary objectives: To offer spiritual dialogue and education for members and to provide Coordinators with relevant topic materials to facilitate engaging member discussions. This saves time for Coordinators who no longer need to search for topics and find materials to present. It also gives Coordinators the opportunity to further develop their facilitation skills.