Criticism
Criticism can be constructive (that which is to help us improve ourselves or keep us safe) or destructive (often unsolicited and hurtful). I think it’s important to take the time in these circumstances to differentiate the two. Was the woman trying to be helpful, just nasty or a little of both? Sometimes we are quick to judge without understanding the context in which the criticism is made and perhaps not everyone can provide constructive criticism with diplomacy and grace. It happens. What is most important though is how we perceive criticism, filter out that which is destructive from constructive and move on.
I like this quote from Psychology Today: “We are all on separate journeys. We just need to stay in our own lanes. Trust in yourself, trust that you are doing the best you can, and never let another’s lack of security steal your own.”
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