Go easy on yourself. Do you know that parts of the brain are created to keep you safe by judging, labeling, and categorizing? There is a voice inside that translates these impulses into criticism not just of others, but of yourself. Happily, there is an alternate voice that is not of the brain. It is ever-present beyond time and beyond the body. It knows only unity and therefore speaks only in terms of love. If you cannot hear this voice, it is being drowned out by a program. Start listening with discernment, why don’t you? Which voice will you choose to follow?
You are so very loved.
Yea, that “voice inside that translates these impulses into criticism not just of others, but of yourself” and that can be damn overbearing sometimes.
Protecting our Selves, should be left up to the Higher Self because if something is meant to happen, it will, so might as well flow and thereby reduce the stress to non-existent, or at least minimal levels. Things are obviously not in our total control and even though it would be unwise go without discernment, it is always best to have the heart decide and a loving attitude will always protect you.
If you are not receiving the same, try to fill the situation with your best measure of compassion and if that runs out, simply be on your way.