On Criticism

Criticism is the greatest form of love. No really! Stop giving me those looks and think about it. Criticism comes from the heart. It’s what someone really, truly thinks. And, on top of that, they’re trying to make you better. So you have Honesty and Concern, all wrapped up in a tiny thing we call Criticism. So why does it have a negative connotation, and why do we not like to give or receive Criticism? Well, largely, we dislike hearing the truth, because sometimes the truth hurts. We don’t like to hear that we’re not good enough or perfect like we thought we were. A resentment builds up inside of us when we hear criticism. Giving criticism can be difficult too because you never know quite what to say to get your point across without sounding mean. Many times people will tell you something rude, and then call it criticism, contributing to the negative connotation associated with it.

 

Here’s the truth, we all need criticism, because no one’s perfect. We all need to be told when we’re not doing something right, or when we can do it better. Criticism isn’t a bad thing. It helps you grow and become a better person.