Have you had one of those days? You know those days that someone points out several mistakes you made and then you yell at your loved ones and your bank account isn't overflowing with joy at the sight of you...yesterday was that day for me.
Today is better but, man, I sure didn't feel like I had been worthwhile at all when I went to bed (even though I homemade chicken tikka masala and naan). I wonder why we are our hardest critics? I mean I know what makes me think ill of a person or "judge" them as it were (alot ~ but that is a conversation for a personal encounter, over coffee perhaps), so why do I think that everyone else is meaner/harsher/stricter? Some may have just said, "Because they are". Nah really they're not. The majority of humans are just as insecure and expert self second guessers as you and I.
When I have a day like yesterday I, almost instinctively it seems, begin to think how much I screw things up and now I'm probably going to be in trouble and I'm just no good. Really? I know that most of that is just rubbish. I do mess up, yes, but my "in trouble" was just having the mistake pointed out so I could fix it and I'm not really bad either.
Another question...why is it sooooo easy to remember that one little bad thing and forget the tons of good things? This past weekend was AWESOME!! My family had a great time with two other families this weekend and got some tasks done. Then y e s t e r d a y...did I think about my weekend at all...nope.
Ok well today I'm craving sweets so soon I shall find something to alleviate that need ;)
1 comment:
i think it is a common human complaint to forget the good so easily on bad days. you said it! it is difficult for most of us, who are also by nature a bit proud, to accept constructive criticism, even when offered in the proper way.
WORDS!!! truly can cut like a knife. i have been on the receiving end of some harsh, hateful words lately, and its no fun. i have to run to my hubby to be built back up by encouraging words when someone tears me down like that. ouch!
may we always use our words for encouraging others and building up, not tearing down. AMEN. :)
we had a terrific time too btw! :)
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