Criticism

For many men and women
Even some children too
One of the favorite pastimes
Continues to remain
Criticism of others.

Often I wonder
What are the reasons…
Lack of self confidence
An inferiority complex
A false sense of pride
Jealousy or inflated ego
Or just a time pass?

But one thing is for sure
In no way it achieves
Any moral or material gains
When you look at
Objects, persona or prospects
Other than a lot of
Time and energy loss.

A far better course could be
To be honest with the self
A careful and conscious
Introspection and questioning
Of one’s own actions
Past and present
Through self-criticism
Makes life easier.

A willing acknowledgement
and acceptance
Of one’s own shortcomings
and faults
Paves way for correction
And self improvement
Besides preventing us
To repeat same mistake again.

Moreover, confessing our faults
To our own self and God
Then trying best to correct it
Is far more gracious and humane.

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Dr. Jaipal Singh

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