As Shadow is ticked off at me for being gone for five days, she has little to say for this post. In her opinion, my lap should be available for her at least one part of every day. So, I thought I would honor my honest friends.
If you are lucky, you have at least one aquaintance who will give their opinion without much forethought on the delivery of said opinion. I will call these people critics. A lot of times these are the people who irritate others. The person who, when shown a finished object, will point out the five mistakes you hoped no one could see. Many learn quickly on to be careful what you show to critics. Those easily hurt by critism may avoid this interaction all togther. However, I am at a time in my life when these are the people who I want around me most. Cheerleaders and Mothers are great to have in your life as well. Cheerleaders point out all the good and Mothers love whatever you show them, yet they may lead you to false beliefs if they are not able to tactfully speak up about mistakes. But as I said, I now am very appreciative of my critic friends. They hold a mirror up to your self and help you see areas where you could improve.
I have such a person. My critic is very good with details. But know as I crochet or knit, when I find that mistake three rows down, I have found myself asking, when my critic sees this will I be able to say, "Yes, but I'm able to live with it." If I can't say that yes, then I grit my teeth and rip or tink. However, once back to where I was, I thank this person in my head for holding me to a high standard. My critic has made me a better crocheter, knitter and person. Does it hurt to hear the critism, or irritate to have almost all items have a mistake pointed out? At times, but I glad I have grown enough to know the value of these critics in my life.
Remember to thank those who don't agree or point out mistakes, they are like trellises for roses and give life direction.
