Humility

Humility is once again a topic of discussion. How often is it when we receive criticism that we are not gracious to it. Criticism is a form of feedback that can be so helpful to our growth. It can be tough to take at times....yes, but sometimes the feedback we get is exactly what we need to get to the next level of our growth as an individual. If the feedback we receive does not feel correct for us there is no reason to swallow it, however, all feedback may have at least a seed (if not a whole spoonful) of truth to it that could possibly make a difference in the way that we approach the world. Life is about changing and growing no matter how educated we are, how smart we think we are or how great we think we are. There should always be room for growth. I think it can be equally as hard to deliver criticism as it is to receive it. Sometimes when we think about confronting we can get afraid of conflict, rejection or some other negative consequence but the bottom line is that none of us are perfect, we are all here to learn and grow and to face fears of conflict and to give someone feedback can be healing to the soul. We should feel good about ourselves that our feedback may possibly impact someone for deeper reflection into themselves. Giving it and getting it are a gift if we can be humble enough to give it and be open to it. It can only make us better people.