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By: jan geronimo

jan geronimo — Fri, 15 May 2009 11:42:32 +0000

This is something that every blogger should take to heart, especially when the comment section of the blog becomes too lively and tempers flare up. Very wise and quite helpful these reminders.

The hardest for people to do is to really listen to what is being said. All too often we get our guards up and we shoot down everything that we think challenges our core beliefs.

If we master these things – we don’t have to agree with those who criticize us – we’d be really on our way to zen blogging. “,)

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By: Martin

Martin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:36:50 +0000

I hear you.. I have room to improve. I can make myself better.. Accept people are trying to help.. sometimes I might not like how they share the criticism. Martins last blog post..Changing Bad Habits

By: Nadia - Happy Lotus

Nadia - Happy Lotus — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:59:35 +0000

@ Chris - That is an excellent point because I have found that to be true too. Nadia - Happy Lotuss last blog post..My Adventures with Chakras

By: Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching

Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:38:43 +0000

Thanks for this post. One thing I’d add is that it seems to me that, when I feel criticized or attacked, what’s really going on is that I’ve found a part of myself I’m not okay with, and what the other person said has just reminded me of that. And then I know where to focus my next efforts at personal growth.

By: Nadia - Happy Lotus

Nadia - Happy Lotus — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:41:59 +0000

Hi Lance,

A gracious attitude can do wonders because it is usually so unexpected.

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By: Lance

Lance — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:26:56 +0000

Hi Nadia, What I love about this especially is your last step - saying "thank you" to the person who is criticizing you. And what I love about this is how disarming this can be for both parties. And how well a gracious attitude can be toward any potential future issues that come up. Lances last blog post..Sunday Thought For The Day

By: Nadia - Happy Lotus

Nadia - Happy Lotus — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:50:39 +0000

@ Simply Stephen – It is a challenge not to take things personally. I really had a hard time learning that one but it gets easier with time.

@ Matthew – Compassion is key in any situation in life. A compassionate attitude can do wonders.

@ Janice – You are right. Having a positive attitude and being at peace with yourself makes it easier to distinguish constructive criticism from vicious criticism. It took me a LONG time to be able to make the distinction. The more honest I became with myself, the easier it became to handle criticism and to notice a difference between constructive and unconstructive criticism.

@ David – Glad that you enjoyed the post and that you saw criticism from a different perspective!

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