Criticism... misplaced

Criticism can be constructive or down right uncalled for. Today was an overload of misplaced critiques.
It's the old "damned if you do... and dammed if you don't... I will always try to be objective and look at both sides of the comments and situations.
Today was interesting to say the least... it was full of "I think you should do this" I think you should do that" and why don't you do??.....
The one time I forget something- wow someone's right there to remind me...
Walking in my shoes for one week would explain to you first hand what it's like to be in my business.
I'll leave my comments at that because I read the Mags Kandis blog today and a smile hit my face... On such a weird day how could the name Selvedge a British magazine come up twice... That must be a sign for me to take notice of...
Tomorrow, I will do just that... you can follow the below link to get a head start on my read...
Check out the free downloads... what terrific ideas...

http://www.selvedge.org/default.aspx

So, my game plan forward- follow my instincts... take the high road- practice patience & grace, just like the heron I so adore...

Tomorrow will be a better day...

Comments

  1. MagsApril 21, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    Nice to know I contributed to your smile. :)
    I originally came across Selvedge (issue 3) in the States-- I have been subscribing ever since.
    As for your "interesting day"... on days like that I cling to a simple mantra, "I can't change people... I can only change how I react to people..."
    Happy Selvedge-ing!

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