If you are being unfairly criticized by someone ... - Dhamma by Ajahn Jayasāro

If you are being unfairly criticized by someone with unkind intentions towards you, focus on breathing normally and keeping your mind free from anger and ill-will.

If you are being fairly criticized by someone with unkind intentions, ignore those intentions and receive the information with gratitude as providing an opportunity to remedy mistakes.

If you are being unfairly criticized by someone with kind intentions towards you, focus on the good intentions behind the hurtful words.

If you are being fairly criticized by someone with kind intentions, then listen carefully and rejoice that you have such a good friend who is willing to point out mistakes that you could not see yourself.

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