ACCEPTING CRITICISM —

It takes a rare person to want to hear what he doesn’t want to hear. Accepting criticism is difficult for most of us. We sometimes feel we are above reproach, because we think we are completely right about some issue. Embracing feedback, however, can open new pathways to personal growth. Being open to others’ perspectives allows us to refine our understanding and improve ourselves.

We not only cheat ourselves out of the serenity that comes when we accept our fallibility, we also miss the opportunity to learn from others when they offer helpful criticism. Listening to criticism helps us to develop a healthier perspective on our own personal behavior.

I will not turn from my critics today and will try to evaluate their words objectively.