Subtle sabotage occurs when a well-meaning friend offers criticism he or she considers helpful or constructive, but is not wise or relevant.
"When a negative thought concerning your personal power comes to mind, deliberately voice a positive thought to cancel it out" (Peale, 1952, p. 13).
Artists deserve to know the truth about their work. But the beginnings of creativity are delicate. We must protect them. Criticism is truly destructive when it is not met within the artist with a response of relief and surprise over the accuracy of the sudden light. Ms. Julie Cameron, author of seventeen books, including Finding Water and The Artist's Way, said on the subject of identifying those moments when a legitimate correction must be made: "As a rule, it [negative criticism] is withering and shaming in tone; ambiguous in content; personal, inaccurate, or blanket in its condemnations. There is nothing to be gained from irresponsible criticism" (Cameron, 1992, p. 72).
Don't ask for criticism. Let the Universe, if you will, bring feedback to you. If worried about the grammer or style, consult The Gregg Reference Manual.
Cameron, Julie. (1992). The Artist's Way. New York, NY: Penguin Putnam Inc.
Peale, N. (1952). The Power of Positive Thinking. New York, NY: Ballentine.
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