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Yesterday, I wrote regarding handling criticism. I sent my post to a few friends. One of them wrote me back, she is a singer and wrote of her experience with similar issues. It was great.

“I struggle with this SOOOO much as well. Since it is our “creative outlet”, it cuts right to the heart when someone doesn’t approve. In some cases I have been able to channel this into fueling my fire. My voice teacher will sometimes be disappointed in me, but when I come back the next week I practiced even harder and his approval means even more. God has given you such a gift and its important that you recognize that, and that HIS approval is above everyone else’s. I have such a hard time with that! I am such a people pleaser, and it gets me down when I even sense disapproval. But God made us and gave us these talents, and He doesn’t make mistakes.”

Have a great day.

Into the future,

davidT