Years ago, I made a life decision that felt right for me. It didn’t affect anyone else, and I wasn’t looking for advice or validation.

Still, someone I considered a friend judged it harshly. They questioned my choice, told me what was wrong with it, and made their disapproval clear.

I wasn’t confused or uncertain. I was angry.

Not because someone disagreed with me, but because they assumed they had the right to weigh in on something that didn’t involve them.

I hadn’t asked for advice. I wasn’t putting anyone at risk.

And yet, I found myself on the receiving end of judgment for a decision that was entirely my own.

That moment stuck with me, not as self-doubt, but as a reminder:

Sometimes, the hardest part isn’t choosing a path. It’s holding onto it when others try to make it theirs to question.

I keep this in mind during my conversations with friends and clients.

When I partner with  facilitators,  coaches, and wellness professionals we’re shaping ideas that are deeply personal -offers, messages,  programs rooted in who they are.

As a thought partner, yes—I challenge them to shape the way forward with clarity and purpose.

But the decision? It’s always theirs.

There’s no judgment when they choose. Only trust.

They know I’m on their side – to bring it to life with them, and to be their cheerleader when they need one.

Because in the end, it’s their expertise, their voice, and their style that they’re sharing with the world.

It is their path to walk!

✨ How mindful are you when listening to someone else’s decisions, without judgment? And how mindful are you about truly owning your own?