From The Daily Dialogue
From The Daily Dialogue
Broadcast of 4/28/98
Subject: [DailyDialogue #118] Criticism
"Criticism comes easier than craftsmanship." - Zeuxis
Sometimes my dance partners are more interested in finding fault with my dancing than in perfecting their skill. I seem to dance more skillfully when my partner is concentrating on his steps rather than mine. When we both focus on doing our best without criticism, our positive energy creates a dance of harmony.
One partner will say, "You have the smoothest ochos (a tango dance step) of anyone I have danced with" while the next partner says, "Can't you do your ochos a little slower?" What changed from one partner to the next? What partner do I want to spend my time with?
When I feel blamed because a dance is not going well, I give up the desire to try. In dialogue, we are asked to concentrate on our own steps. The results are a meditative spiritual practice of inner peace, a smooth dance of connection.
Experiment:
Acknowledge your partner for what you see them doing well.
Affirmation: I am catching my partner doing things well.
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