How To Handle Criticism Without Judging Back
Those words of eternal wisdom are credited to Aristotle, who spent his life pondering the variables that could create a better structure for a thriving society.
One of the postulates for a harmonious life, according to his teachings, is one`s conscious liberation from dependence on other people’s thoughts and opinions.
Criticism and judgment are usually co-dependent.
When we experience criticism, we tend to judge back and get defensive.
Conversely, when criticizing others (in a non-constructive manner), we often project our own inner judgment and insecurities.
We are going to receive criticism no matter what we do or do not do.
The only leverage we have against judgment is our own self-perception.
The way we see ourselves is mediated through the energy we project to others.
Ironically, when we meet criticism with defensiveness and reciprocal judgment, we mirror the same energetic frequency we are actively judging.
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Ultimately, it is our ego that simulates the fear of separation from the collective consciousness.
What you think of yourself is vibrating in the energy you project to others.
If you are confident in yourself and firm in your actions, you will start to attract more people who support you on your path than those who disagree with you.
You will also remember that wanting to be right at all costs comes from the ego. The heart holds place for compassion and understanding of our own bias.
Eventually, your decision not to judge others for judging you will create space for the people who love and accept you for who you are.
Others` judgment and criticism is a reflection of their own struggles and insecurities.
Judgment in itself clouds compassion (for ourselves and others) and creates a false separation between us and the world.
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Hi Ana-Marie, This is the first time I have visited your blog. I definitely find merit in your most recent post — the only one I have read. I find I am the most susceptible to other people’s criticisms when I am , rightly or wrongly, the least confidents in my own opinions or actions. When i am the least sure of myself, I am the most likely to judge and attack. Not a good way to have a conversation or argument that arrives at a reasonable conclusion. Thank you.
Thank you so much for reading and reflecting. I post articles every week.:)
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