Subject: WOAH there Mary!
Preheader: [New course on judgments]

Hi %user.name_f%, 

When I first learned about NVC, I learned the difference between observations and judgments. 

And rapidly realized I didn't actually know how to navigate my world without judgments. 

I was not sure it was possible. 

Can you relate, %user.name_f%? 

A wise voice suggested I spend some time just noticing my judgments, not trying to change anything about them. 

"Wow, that's an unattractive outfit." 

"Oooh, what a jerk!" 

"The City did such a poor job on that new street." 

WOAH there, Mary! 

These judgments came so quickly into my head (fortunately, I didn't say them out loud!). 

I wished I didn't have them. 

I felt discouraged. 

And bad about myself. 

Then it occurred to me — I could discern my world without involving the other person. 

👎 "Wow, that's an unattractive outfit" became
👍 "Those colors together don't meet my need for beauty." 

👎 "Oooh, what a jerk" became
👍 "Oooh, I feel so hurt and would really like to be seen for how hard I worked on this project." 

👎 "The City did such a poor job on that street." became
👍 "I wish this street was easier to navigate." 

I still have judgmental thoughts. 

I no longer expect to go away completely. 

But now, I simply try to react to them less often. 

If I notice myself saying or thinking something critical about someone else, I do my best to translate that judgment into feelings and needs. 

I hold myself in compassion. 

I hold the other person in compassion, too. 

My inner judge means I have plenty of opportunities to practice! 

But these days, I am way less judgmental of those around me.

AND less judgmental of myself for having those judgments in the first place. 

It makes it easier to connect to others. 

And I feel more content in my life. 

I long for you to experience this too, %user.name_f%.

Starting on Monday September 25, 2023 (at 11:00am Pacific (California) Time), Sarah Peyton is teaching a brand new course Pettiness, Judgment and Self-Compassion.

In this 8-week course, Sarah will teach you:

• how to discover your inner world of contempt
• why we get a sense of pleasure from another person’s misfortune 🤭
• the neuroscience of judgment 🧠
• a self-compassion practice to meet yourself with warmth and understanding 💖
• how to identify the needs that sit behind your judgments 💭

💖 Sarah is bringing a team of 6-12 assistants to this course ready to offer additional support to those who might want it during the session.

You have TWO MORE DAYS to get 20% off! Register by Monday September 4 to make the most of this discount — plus NVC library members get an additional 20% off! Payment plan also available.

You can hear Sarah talk about her new course, here (2 minutes) or watch the Instagram Live Session (24 minutes), when she talked to NVC Academy’s team member and CNVC Certified Trainer, Ranjitha.

Ready to meet your inner judge, %user.name_f%?

Warmly, Mary "yes, I can be petty too" Mackenzie CEO and Co-Founder, NVC Academy CNVC Certified Trainer  P.S. - Learn how to meet your judgments with self-compassion in Sarah Peyton’s new course: Pettiness, Judgments and Self-Compassion. Starts Monday September 25, 11am Pacific (California) Time. Register before September 4 to get 20% off. ⬅ that's just two days away folks! P.P.S - Watch the Instagram Live Session. P.P.P.S - All participants will get lifetime access to the downloadable recordings.