criticism

As I predicted, I feel much more settled and connected again today. I appreciate that I no longer panic if I have an off day or two, as my problem-solving is in gear and I'm just waiting for the pieces to come together in a way that makes sense to me, trusting the process and my intuition. It's so nice that my fallback position is no longer judgement and criticism.

I was back at the clinic today to speak to another group, and also met the director of the program. I had several people thank me afterwards, saying how great it was to have my perspective. I had one person who told me that I should have told them that not everyone loses as much weight as I did. I thanked her and promised that I would mention it next time. She continued for several minutes about it and I decided to accept that she thought I should have been able to predict everything that people needed or wanted to know. Interesting that with most questions, I included a reflection about it being different for everyone, but she focused on the one time I didn't. I also mentioned to the group that I learned not to make it all about the numbers, so I'm sure that most people got a helpful, realistic message that inspired hope. I'm good with it.

My favourite response was in reaction to a comment someone made about getting bucked off the horse 100 times, but getting back on. I replied that the program would help them to get on a gentler horse, which was kinder to them and one they could feel comfortable on. One that would allow them to stay on the horse and enjoy it!

I'm happy to say I'm blogging on my new tablet, money well spent!

In gratitude for learning new riding strategies, elly

"Criticism, like rain should be gentle enough to nourish a man's growth without destroying his roots." Frank A Clark

"To avoid criticism do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing." Elbert Hubbard