The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. --Norman Vincent Peale
The Supreme Reality stands revealed in the consciousness of those who
have conquered themselves. They live in peace alike in cold and heat,
pleasure and pain, praise and blame. -- Bhagavad Gita 6:7
Who is wise and holds praise and blame to be the same . . . such a one is said to have
transcended the modes of nature. -- Bhagavad Gita 14:25
Thank's for the post.
ReplyDeleteMonika
You are welcome, Monika. I love the reminder to treat praise and blame as the same. And to accept and learn from the criticism of others -- it might just be helpful and allow us to learn and grow. It is always helpful not to become defensive or aggressive. And not to become blown up like a balloon when someone praises us -- because balloons pop!
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me to one of the profound 'rouls' of Reiki. The Reiki energy is flowing through us while we are giving a treatment. And it is not us to praise or blame the results of the treatment. We are just there to create a space where this energy can take place.
ReplyDeleteMonika, wonderful what you say. I understand more and more. In my healing work i often don"t underdtand what happens,because i only try to give space .
ReplyDeleteThank you!!