Critique

Open any news channel, read any news paper, browse any social media content, what imposes itself on us are- Opinions, Critical reviews, Memes and downright insulting. For a long time I went out from many of these news channels and blocked social media content which opposed with my views. And then I began questioning myself- what am I running away from ? Just as I feel hurt seeing reviews/critics of people I favor, there are possibly people who are hurt seeing my views of people they favor. Reminded me of that classical psychology topic on -Perceptions

Each of us build perceptions based on our experiences with people and situations. These form building blocks to how we favor or not favor individuals. Look at it for a second , whom do we fangirl/fanboy and whom do we critic? Usually almost all of them have done something really significant that it catches massive attention. Most of the time they have done something that ordinary/average individuals do not do. It is such individuals that come into the center of attraction. Such individuals gather massive fan following and also a massive critique around them

Then we gain the liberty over our vocabulary and language and freely spew content about and against them. Little do we realize, they are just doing what they think is right and then without a care for you and me, they just continue their journey. While you and me are left with an empty glass in our hands, seeking the next person to favor or disfavor.

One of the beautiful things I learnt a few years back is this- Each individual being comes into this world seeking something. It is their own thing. They go about seeking it in the best way they think is possible. You and me are also part of that mix. While we have our perceptions, we just need to allow them to live their journeys in a manner that they define. Once I learnt this , the world appears to be a beautiful place, where people are just experimenting with their lives, trying to seek what they want to.

I too am on that journey. It is a beautiful one , filled with beautiful people, beautiful experiences and moments and joy unlimited. Sitting afar based on my actions, you are just choosing to either favor or disfavor me. It is not affecting me, but it certainly does affect you. Question is - do you want to just sit around and judge/critic/like me or do you want to create your own beautiful journey?