Summary: <br> <br> “As you cultivate empathy in your life the drive or compulsion to judge starts to evaporate.”<br> Rich Roll<br> <br> Humans love duality. But there is great beauty in the grey that lives between the lines.<br> Black and white. Good and bad. Evolution and regression. We are hard wired to categorize. To pick a team and stick with it. It’s our way of making sense of the world. But too often this inclination to self-identify only serves to isolate and divide — working at cross-purposes with our competing desire to more deeply connect with our fellow humans.<br> So what happens when we resist the urge to judge another? This week on the podcast Julie and I peer beyond dogma, belief systems and categories to embrace the grey.<br> Consider it a thought experiment in forsaking judgment for empathy as a path to better understand others and the environments we co-inhabit.<br> <br> Specific topics include:<br> <br> * creating and cultivating community<br> * the difference between discernment and judgment<br> * enhancing sustainability in consumer choice<br> * finding your authentic voice<br> <br> We end the episode with a rendition of the Hedy West song <a href="https://soundcloud.com/divinethroughline/500-miles-hedy-west-cover-srimati-and-ana-leimma" target="_blank">500 Miles</a> by Julie (aka SriMati) and our boys’ band <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ana-leimma" target="_blank">Ana Leimma.</a> <br> I sincerely hope you enjoy the conversation.<br> Peace + Plants,<br> <br> P.S. – Julie and I are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting our second retreat —Plantpower Tuscany October 1-8, 2016. As of the date of this post, there are a few spots still available but they are likely to go quickly. So if you want to attend and experience a magical week in Italy exploring your inner landscape, please get in touch with us soon. For everything you need to know about the program, itinerary, pricing and accommodations please visit <a href="http://www.plantpowerworld.com" target="_blank">plantpowerworld.com</a> <br> Listen & Subscribe on <a title="iTunes RRP" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-roll-podcast/id582272991?mt=2" target="_blank">iTunes</a> | <a title="Soundcloud RRP" href="https://soundcloud.com/richroll" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a> | <a title="Stitcher RRP" href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/30437" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ik2a22yi44ypcky7h6vnjvran4e?t%3DThe_Rich_Roll_Podcast" target="_blank">GooglePlay</a> <br> Thanks to this week’s sponsors:<br> Harrys.com: A superior shave at an affordable price. Type in my coupon code “ROLL” at purchase for $5 off your starter set and get an entire month’s worth of shaving for just $10 when you visit <a href="http://www.harrys.com/roll" target="_blank">Harrys.com/Roll.</a> <br> RING has designed a myriad of products designed to reduce crime in communities. For a limited time, Rich Roll Podcast listeners get $50 off the ‘Ring of Security Kit’. Visit <a href="https://ring.com/rich" target="_blank">Ring.com/Rich.</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> SHOW NOTES<br> Connect With Rich: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/richroll" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="http://instagram.com/richroll" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/richroll66" target="_blank">YouTube</a> <br> Connect With Julie: <a href="http://srimati.com/" target="_blank">SriMati.com</a> | <a href="http://instagram.com/srimati" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="http://twitter.com/srimati" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesrimatimusic" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <br> Background, Context & Reference:<br> <br>
