First off there is no such thing as constructive criticism. Any criticism is destructive and damaging. It’s like affirmations. We affirm what we want conditions to be. When we give thought to negative things we attract negative things in our life.
I believe when we criticize we are actually recognizing a limiting trait, our own, in another person. Everyone has had to meet and conquer their own demons. These demons have names such as greed, lust, selfishness, intemperance, intolerance, and anger. Criticism must be recognized as a mirror in which we see something that is wrong with our own personality.
I believe that if you put in a strong effort to improve yourself it can not help but call on unseen forces which will influence everyone around you. As you fervently work on improving yourself everyone gets lifted up at the same time. If you see damaging lust in someone else think real hard upon where lust is in your own mind. If you see anger in another work your own anger out and get rid of every last bit of rage that might be hiding inside of you.
At the same time do not be so very hard on yourself. If you see these things in another have joy that your own shortcoming has come to your attention so that you can immediately fix it. Then fix your attention on the strengths that you have.
The universe is kept in balance by the power of love. The planets are kept in suspension and in proper position by the same power.
Learn to practice tolerance, acceptance, forgiveness and patience. These words belong to a power called truth. Avoid their opposites. They belong to a false universe. Do not be deceived. There is far more good around us than bad. The world is constantly getting better. Truth is the love you feel. Be happy today.
Pete Casanova
Tags: acceptance, Criticism, forgiveness, love, personal growth, personal power, power
May 4, 2008 at 6:29 pm
I believe absolutely that we mostly notice in others, what we ourselves are guilty of.
However, I think when people say ‘constructive criticism’, what they have in mind is correction. While criticism will always portray negativity, it is my opinion that there is a place for correction, especially if it is delivered with love.
May 4, 2008 at 8:08 pm
I do agree. I did not mean that we should lie down and take every abuse that anyone dishes out. Not at all! That would not be respecting/loving self. Not only that but when someone commits a crime there is never anything good comes from looking the other way. That person must pay for damage done and it is for that person’s own good that they make restitution. Thank you Sharon!