tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post5645725330724980094..comments2023-12-26T10:22:04.630-05:00Comments on Things of My Soul: From Whom Will We Accept Criticism? Papa Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06704974609266088416noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-84080105868959046942011-04-27T11:40:56.547-04:002011-04-27T11:40:56.547-04:00criticism is basically unproductive.the MORMONS ha...criticism is basically unproductive.the MORMONS have done wonderful things in the state of CALIFORNIA in regard to the sanctity of marriage. I realize all too often you get hammered because of open revelation. the inquiry of concept and precepts of truth must take a back seat to ones relationship with JESUS. arguing is inflammatory and unfruitful and no one ever changes sides in the struggle. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-39400377319832589742011-02-24T09:12:42.174-05:002011-02-24T09:12:42.174-05:00I think of relationships I've had with people ...I think of relationships I've had with people who couldn't accept criticism and whose pride kept them from admitting weakness, and how much they lost out on because they couldn't let themselves be wrong. <br />It's especially humbling to be given criticism by someone you dislike or have very little respect for, but sometimes they're the most honest and blunt about it.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088835513981961640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-5449580574825001072011-02-23T14:56:37.596-05:002011-02-23T14:56:37.596-05:00That is a much better way of phrasing it. Thank yo...That is a much better way of phrasing it. Thank you!SilverRainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580230961425635077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-75200807916872299622011-02-23T11:31:30.540-05:002011-02-23T11:31:30.540-05:00I agree totally, SilverRain. There is a fine line...I agree totally, SilverRain. There is a fine line between learning from criticism, internalizing criticism as always correct, and taking pride in how we react to criticism. That line is even finer with certain personalities and situations, especially when low self-esteem and/or abuse is involved. <br /><br />The last thing I want this post to imply is that others' criticism is always rightPapa Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704974609266088416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-81619483766067598412011-02-23T10:28:14.327-05:002011-02-23T10:28:14.327-05:00It may be hard to accept criticism from someone yo...It may be hard to accept criticism from someone you are very close to. There are two books that have really helped me with this.<br /><br /><a href="http://deseretbook.com/Peacegiver-How-Christ-Offers-Heal-Our-Hearts-Homes-James-L-Ferrell/i/4644455" rel="nofollow">The Peacegiver: How Christ Offers to Heal Our Hearts and Homes</a> by James L. Ferrell. He uses the the story of Abigail and David toRichard Algerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921970283086332560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-8390637427938302692011-02-23T09:21:50.871-05:002011-02-23T09:21:50.871-05:00Came TO, not from. Urgh, not enough sleep.Came TO, not from. Urgh, not enough sleep.SilverRainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580230961425635077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199387660357003170.post-1418315656788021932011-02-23T09:21:12.231-05:002011-02-23T09:21:12.231-05:00I've been thinking over this very question. I ...I've been thinking over this very question. I think the conclusion you came from might be true, but in light of my experiences, I've wondered if always blaming yourself is not in some ways another form of pride.<br /><br />I think it is good to ask "is it true", but you have to be able to move beyond that and realize that not everything others say about you is true.<br /><br />ISilverRainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580230961425635077noreply@blogger.com