Definition of CRITICISM
Criticism in its positive light- We can take criticism like we may take a piece of art work.Embrace it,Enjoy it,or hang it up on a wall and analyze it.We can constructively work with it in such a way that it embraces thought.The key word in this type of criticism is the word constructive.Provided we use it to build up,better ourselves,or gently nudge ourselves or others in a positive direction
Criticism in its negative light- We can also use criticism to downgrade others,bring them down,or use it in a more destructive manner or method such as a judgment call so to speak.In a negative manner criticism can be used by the one criticizing to maybe hide behind some deeper insecurities.Similar to walking past a painting and ripping it apart verbally based on a perception of what we may think might be wrong with it.Or maybe something we did not like about it
Now stay with me here........
Would you buy a painting or any piece of art that evoked a negative response within yourself? Would you give someone a piece of art you perceive to be ugly? Also do any two people perceive it in the same light?My firm belief is positivity and negativity are contagious.An epidemic we may consciously or unconsciously spread.We have all been on the receiving end of both kinds of criticism.As I have traversed through life I have noticed that we as a whole seem to spread the negative rather than the positive.Now that is my opinion and mine only.But what if we take this canvas (attitude) and paint (the way we spread it) positively rather than negatively?Letting this epidemic of positivity,evolution of thought and creativity spread like a wild fire.As a whole being a bit more conscious to encouraging and uplifting others?
Just out of curiosity what do you want to be on the receiving end of?!?!?