Looking back at life and realizing what lack of discernment can do to damage our Souls is actually frightening. Discernment is a natural instinct that we lose from painful life experiences and basically seems to be a good defense mechanism that tells us instantly to get away from what is crazy (which means chaotic and energy depleting, not to be confused with creativity and exploring the unknown with a structured mind), from what is lazy and from what is stupid (which to me means lack of quality in any level). Discernment is not about rigidity, though. It is a fine-tuned sophisticated aspect of consciousness that protects us from harm. (Paola Ranova, March 8th, 2015. Thank you Gisèle King for encouraging us to read the Pistis Sophia book, it contains priceless wisdom. Also look for "Women Who Run with the Wolves" by Clarissa Pinkola Estès, chapter 1).