tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post4526294978695940984..comments2024-03-28T12:10:13.658+05:30Comments on Tomichan Matheikal's blog: Self-criticismTomichan Matheikalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-55479449199550787312013-06-20T08:14:54.988+05:302013-06-20T08:14:54.988+05:30True, people's motives are different while the...True, people's motives are different while they engage in criticism. I was referring to genuine criticism which seeks to set things right especially in institutions. Even the heads of institutions should indulge in self-criticism and also accept criticism from others if they want the institution to grow. But the case with individuals is not different.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your view.Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-81632233879278737322013-06-20T08:13:01.734+05:302013-06-20T08:13:01.734+05:30Indeed it's only great people who can admit th...Indeed it's only great people who can admit their shortcomings and failures with ease and grace. And it takes quite some time to acquire that greatness!Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-52933182821818408412013-06-19T09:28:07.674+05:302013-06-19T09:28:07.674+05:30a healthy criticism definately should be taken up ...a healthy criticism definately should be taken up in good spirit. But many a times, people criticise you out of their selfish motives (Jealousy, conceit etc). It is certainly wise to be able to judge between a healthy criticism and the one which only aims to pull u down (for no reasons) and be able to achieve perfection in life.<br />Jiggyasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410362284891912097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-40209658234043472572013-06-19T08:28:33.588+05:302013-06-19T08:28:33.588+05:30Very nice post.
One should be true to one's ...Very nice post. <br /><br />One should be true to one's own self. Its another matter whether he or she accepts his or her faults publicly. <br /><br />I also remember Maugham commenting in his autobiographical work that he was quite aware of the fact that there would be a set of people who might not speak favourably of him or his work. He accepted with grace and equanimity that it was not possible to secure everyone's favourable opinion about one's own self. There would bound to be people who might not like you or certain things about you. Only a great man can admit or accept such bold and blatant realities of life. <br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Geetashreevanderloosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974007236500702721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-62143784587403571002013-06-19T06:31:21.144+05:302013-06-19T06:31:21.144+05:30The comparison was between the kind of existence s...The comparison was between the kind of existence suffered by the two - ants and the religious people. I'm sure you will understand what I mean. I can't explain more. <br /><br />Our thoughts are conditioned by what happens to us... This morning meditation was conditioned by a phone call I received the previous evening.Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-78608044433260551242013-06-19T06:28:36.823+05:302013-06-19T06:28:36.823+05:30Richa, I think artists in general tend to be a lit...Richa, I think artists in general tend to be a little sensitive about themselves. Writers are writers because they are over-sensitive. Hence this problem of wanting criticism yet not liking it.Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-87512774206045417222013-06-19T00:08:38.264+05:302013-06-19T00:08:38.264+05:30Ants may take exception to their abodes being comp...Ants may take exception to their abodes being compared to religion of humans. The former nourishes life. The latter? Better left unsaid.<br /><br />REmandakolathurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03774568024246167410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-75080818057891525942013-06-18T22:33:27.347+05:302013-06-18T22:33:27.347+05:30I agree to all of the things stated but the most t...I agree to all of the things stated but the most to the author one... its true we hate criticism and yet never quite agree our own work is perfect. A special paradox :)<br /><br /><a href="http://subzeroricha.blogspot.in/" rel="nofollow"> Richa</a> Richa Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147592329627851095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-91231879650770691552013-06-18T18:21:12.163+05:302013-06-18T18:21:12.163+05:30Thinking is my other hobby, Uma.
Life is fun wh...Thinking is my other hobby, Uma. <br /><br />Life is fun when we learn to think, I think.Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-8605664629318414972013-06-18T18:20:15.230+05:302013-06-18T18:20:15.230+05:30Bhavya, I think it depends much on one's age. ...Bhavya, I think it depends much on one's age. I could never accept criticism until a decade back or so. Now as a "grown up" person I find it fun. I was quite sad that my Principal who was much more "grown up" than me could never accept criticism. :)Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-17896884953887593372013-06-18T14:19:00.480+05:302013-06-18T14:19:00.480+05:30Your walk seemed to stir some deep thoughts
The im...Your walk seemed to stir some deep thoughts<br />The images on the other hand is nostalgic !Uma Anandanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11529447615364043190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-87482715245881392332013-06-18T14:17:27.248+05:302013-06-18T14:17:27.248+05:30I am still to learn to accept criticism with a smi...I am still to learn to accept criticism with a smile. I am sure though, I will be there one day. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Bhavya Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817933527924904910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-751369554302768682013-06-18T11:08:45.270+05:302013-06-18T11:08:45.270+05:30Very mature response, Pankti. Thanks for adding i...Very mature response, Pankti. Thanks for adding it.Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-19998039990308977742013-06-18T10:14:27.840+05:302013-06-18T10:14:27.840+05:30Very true...unless you learn to take criticism in ...Very true...unless you learn to take criticism in stride, you can never learn and grow further. I know I would like somebody to bash up my writings but at the same time, it wouldn't stop me from feeling bad - but that feeling would be about my inadequacies as a writer and not for the critic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17846323466187478742noreply@blogger.com