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We
become very offended if
someone says we don't
measure up or if they
criticize our actions.
We think they are
picking on us because of
our race, gender or
because "they" have a
problem. We must
consider what they are
actually saying before
we dismiss what could be
valuable criticism.
Consider the things we
think about ourselves:
"I'm not good enough,"
"I'm not smart enough,"
"I didn't do it right,"
"So and so did it better
than me," "I need
someone to tell me
how good I am,"
"I
hope I don't
mess up, like I did
before," "If I do it
like this, they will
like me," "I don't
know what I'm doing,"
"I'm not good at this,"
"I can do better than
this." Life is an
accurate reflection of
our consciousness.
People will
usually say
to us the very things we
think to ourselves.
If we want others to
speak well of us, we
must first think well for
ourselves. The
next time someone
criticizes you, think,
"Where have I heard that
before.'
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Iyanla Vanzant |
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