To have a critical eye is generally considered a good attribute. Discerning. Having a keen sense of observation. Not missing much. It can be a blessing or a curse. How you frame what you see defines your experience.
When what you observe doesn’t match your perception of reality (how others “should” look or behave for instance) do you find fault with what you see or do you embrace the consideration that there might be another way to look at things?
When you encounter situations, systems or relationships that seem not to be working do you find fault with what you see or do you draw on your insight to suggest what you consider positive, constructive alternatives?
Using the gift of keen insight to creatively problem solve and facilitate positive constructive change can be a blessing. Allowing a critical eye to lead to negative fault finding can be a curse.
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