Critics Confirm Confidence

Criticism is inevitable. Last week I confronted my first dose of it. Perhaps, the critical voice took me by a bit of surprise because I have been existing in a bubble of flourishing support. Everything is rigged in my favor, so instead of reacting in defense of myself, which would only be protecting ego against ego, I took advantage of the lesson to practice consciousness.

I choose to see criticism as another opportunity to learn how to face opposition. I let it ignite my driving force to pursue job creation even more fervently. Not to prove anything to my critic, per se, rather I use this opposing voice as a mirror to examine my own intentions. I affirm and rid myself of any doubt that the direction I am being led is creating an independence that inspires interdependence. Meaning, the employment I am creating will sustain me and my family, and it will serve and sustain others. The vocation I seek creates a sense of security and well-being for others that encourages the continual link of caring for one another.   This time is a gift; a gift with a purpose. I am an anecdote in support of Trust.

At a conference I recently attended a speaker said, "If certain people in your life don't see your vision, they weren't meant to." However, the encouraging nature of sharing our journeys with one another is that there are those who do resonate with my vision; they show their support or are inspired to make their own shifts in to live a more content and enriching existence. With this understanding, I can release any attachment to criticism and even praise. I need only live my truth.

As I wrote to myself in my journal:

Do not fear failure. Do not anticipate failure either. Failure is a matter of perspective. Stay positive.

This is your gift to the world. Your enthusiasm and your positivity. All is manifesting.

Your critic is actually a mirror of your own inner naysayer. Embrace and forgive her. Forgive to move past it; to move beyond the fear of criticism and failure.

Be encouraged to work toward self-sustainability where you create wealth and abundance for you, your family and your critics... for everyone!

Forgive and release.

Live in Splendor.

So it is and so it shall be.