Criticise me...

To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. - Elbert Hubbard

No matter where we turn, there's no hiding from the eyes of people. People and their sharp snake-like tongues. People stabbing with their accusive glares and abrasive comments. And there is nothing we can do to successfully avoid such circumstances entirely. It is a fact of life.

Take a walk down the street. Twirl a pen or flip a coin. What are the chances that a random passer-by might have a stray comment or instinctual judgement of your character as well as the way you walk?

Looking at perhaps the way you walk or twirl your pen, there may be a hundred and one different things about you that he may wish to comment and criticise. Such is the story for over a million and one things that we do in this world. We are constantly being watched and judged.

The best defense against it, lurks somewhere deep in the depths of your mind. It is what some may call, nonchalant ignorance.

You can't let praise or criticism get to you. It's a weakness to get caught up in either one. - John Wooden

People are constantly judging what we say and do. Once we learn to accept this fact and cope with it, life would be so much simpler. Words are merely words. Comments merely suggestions. If you wish to take heed, then do so. Otherwise, let it slide.

Some criticisms are made in good faith. Meant to show the path to self-betterment. These, ought to be taken gracefully. Smile and thank the critic. For perhaps, his point of view may help, rather than hinder your progress. Take his suggestions and give it some thought. Though you may not decide to follow through with his idea, at least give it some thought.

There are also those who criticise with the intention of hurting. Them, you can ignore. Words meant to hurt are nothing more than the barkings of a stray dog.

If your heart acquires strength, you will be able to remove blemishes from others without thinking evil of them - Mahatma Ghandi

The strong judge only to help, not to hurt. Remember that.