61. How To Handle Criticism From A Metaphysical POV
Listen, I’m not perfect. Although as time goes on I’m much less affected by criticism, it can still hurt. Particularly since I’m a Leo…
I think that criticism can have a profound effect on us when we’re younger because we’re so unsure of ourselves, and we’re needing this type of validation. We’re very much a sponge, just gathering in everyone’s thoughts and perception values in order to mold ourselves in the future. Even if we don’t take it personally, it’s likely that we internalize this criticism, particularly if it’s from someone important, or that we truly care about. Sometimes I wonder what things have been said to me that I’ve been secretly holding onto.
As I continue my web presence and social media journey, it’s not a surprise that I get feedback, not all of which is good. It’s hard to even write this, as I genuinely feel that I get positive feedback and comments 99% of the time. But it’s that 1% that gets you. Particularly when you authentically know that the criticism is valid. Or maybe even more so, when it’s not, and you’re blindsided and then start a journey of overthinking.
When you do go out into the world and you present how you perceive it yourself, you’re likely to gain some criticism. Especially if it’s unique, or unknown. Especially if it contradicts the perception values of others. But I find that there’s an interesting trend with this. Often times people are upset with other people’s perception values when it’s a preconceived perception value. In other words, when it’s a belief that’s held on due to fear. Often times this is driven by information which has been handed down to them, whether that be through family, friends, religion or otherwise. I do feel that sometimes our beliefs do not truly or authentically align with us. They are just sort of “gathered” or instilled upon us over time. Or worse, they are predatory beliefs which make us feel that we will be damned if we do not believe in them or follow them. Sometimes I feel that these are the most tightly held. However, it never brings us a sense of peace. And that’s how you can truly know whether or not you intrinsically align with it. Does it make you anxious? Or does it make you feel whole. Perhaps it’s somewhere in between along the spectrum. When you feel truly relaxed and at peace, you’ll know which type of belief system you align with. And perhaps there are bits and pieces of different ones, or simply several. Remember that there are several “truths” to this universe, and no one is truly wrong or right, as we only perceive the world out of our own perception value. Unless of course, we’re channelers. Hint: everyone is/can be, but not everyone wants to be.
Point being, we feel at peace when we align to our own truth, and not others. So when we are criticized for this truth, it can either trigger us, or simply bounce off of us. If we are truly confident in our beliefs (and by that I mean our own beliefs, and not others), criticism will have less of an affect on us. Before you go out into the world and share your thoughts, ask yourself. Are these truly my thoughts, and do I resonate with them? If not, you’re simply regurgitating information which can ultimately be upsetting or damaging. I find that truth, even if it is painful to hear, is always better than positive information which is repackaged and regurgitated. It’s also important to deliver information in a way which is from a place of love, even if it again, can be painful.
When you express yourself in accordance with your truth, you’re ultimately safe. As no one can “touch” this. They can attempt to break down your walls, but you’ll always be standing. For those who do not speak out of their own truth, they will ultimately fall down and be unable to pick themselves back up. Since our alignment is the most authentic expression of ourself, it’s incredibly energetic. It continues to go on. It has reasonable consistency. It’s what people believe in. Believing in yourself is contagious.
Continue to practice alignment with yourself, become consistent with your beliefs and expression, and bring others in from a place of love. I promise that criticism won’t be so painful.
