Criticism

Someone had asked me how to stay enthusiastic while doing things when many people or the people you care about criticize you often... Here is what i had written to that person :)

Firstly, know that when you are criticized, it means you are doing something. If you are just sitting around doing nothing, no one will criticize you. They might ignore you or scold you, but they can't criticize you :-)

Secondly, because you are doing something, it means there are flaws. As Guruji says, there is no action that doesn't have flaws. Some flaws are apparent and some are not. Forget about us, people even criticize Guruji!!

Thirdly, if there are flaws, feel good that you are coming to know about them, otherwise they may not go away.

And fourthly, yes, it's tough to be able to take criticism and still not lose your enthusiasm. The best way is to invite criticism and then play with it ;-)

Life's a game, not to be taken too seriously... Relax, Smile and Breathe!!

Jai Gurudeva!
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bawa