Before he determines his NFL future — be it a retirement, in Green Bay, or in Las Vegas with Davante Adams — news of Aaron Rodgers’ planned “darkness retreat” has already spread across the football world.
The four-time MVP has said he’ll use the retreat as a way to figure out what he should do next. While there were a whole host of reactions from fans, players, and analysts, former Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz had one of the more pointed criticisms of Rodgers’s plans.
Given how it’s 2023, and Rodgers seemingly continues to be content to keep the Packers waiting on him, Schwartz didn’t take kindly to the quarterback’s strategy:
Weird the Packers aren’t consulting more with the guy who needs to go on a 4 day darkness retreat to figure out whether he wants to play football… https://t.co/ufRwF69Ts8
— Mitchell Schwartz (@MitchSchwartz71) February 7, 2023
Rodgers didn’t appreciate Schwartz’s words, but he didn’t respond to him by being mean or with snark. No, no. Instead, he urged Schwartz not to be so “judgmental” while telling him this is how he finds a greater peace.
Be curious. Not judgmental.
We are all on our own path, and doing things like this helps me find a greater sense of peace and love for life. Love and respect to you ❤️ # https://t.co/bsWU7Dphh5
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) February 8, 2023
Maybe we could all use this lesson. Not necessarily when it comes to criticizing Rodgers — I mean, come on, make a decision — but just… in letting things flow with the people in our lives.
We might be happier!