Post #845575

2022-12-25 07:43 UTC

The older I get, the more aware I am that being critical rather than enjoying things is not a sign of intelligence or wisdom. Not loving things - movies, art, music, people, situations - because of their weaknesses doesn&#39;t make you better than them, it means you&#39;re unable to see past imperfections. Sure, some things absolutely are bad &amp; should be left behind - but being hypercritical denies you joy. I need reminded of this every day. Too many things are legit bad to throw out good ones too.

Replies (5)

@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social 2022-12-25 07:51

If you find your response to popular movies, albums, books, etc is "I don't like them because (x, y, and z)" maybe it's not because you're not smarter than everyone else, maybe you're just outsmarting your own ability to enjoy things that aren't perfect

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@ZuriBella@toot.community 2022-12-25 07:44

@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social I think it's fine to be critical if you're also working to solve the problem.

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@juliacreatesjoy@c.im 2022-12-25 07:53

@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social I like to look at this from the opposite direction, there’s something good in even the worst things. Moreover what it might be bad to me might be brilliant to someone else

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@Palky55@mas.to 2022-12-25 07:56

@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social Old grandma's wisdom, "do not throw the baby out with the bathwater"

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@dralant@mastodon.social 2022-12-25 07:59

@AbandonedAmerica@mastodon.social It can be a tiresome cycle - extended discussion, then categorization, then move on, start again...wine tasting without the fun.

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