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Do You Love The Truth?

Amy's Love Notes

June 22, 2024

Hey there Friend!

How do you feel about someone telling you about yourself? I’m sure you just love it, right?I’ve sent mannnyyyy a request for reviews and feedback surveys for both my businesses, and it doesn’t matter how hard I work or how great I think we did; I still always cringe at the thought of negative feedback!
I really think it’s the fear of “hey, I put my best work out there (and myself) and if someone isn’t happy about it, it’s just going to crush me.” Is this you?

I will be the very first to tell you, I am sensitive to criticism. My husband knows he can tell me things, but his delivery is key. His tone has to be right; he has to preface with something I have done well first, then he can gently show me room for improvement. I know this poor man shouldn’t have to go through this! lolWhat I am telling you, and myself of course, is that the truth is like medicine. And some, like you know who, prefer it with a spoonful of sugar.

Listen, I dabble in reading the bible, I’m not telling you to, but there are some little gold nuggets in there! In Proverbs it reads “The truth is like a warm embrace.” Dang, but doesn’t the truth hurt sometime? It cuts away at the lies and the useless stuff we cling on to. If people only flattered us with false compliments, we would not be living in truth nor would we have the privilege of being able to correct issues and improve our work, character and performance.

If we are always using compliments instead of purposeful corrections, we really aren’t showing love, we are only sparing feelings. Look now, don’t go out and give it to everyone you see after you read this email. Is your feedback from a place of love because you want to see that person succeed? Make sure it’s coming from that place and not your own agenda, and opinions. 

Likewise, when you get feedback or criticism, really sit with it for a while. What was the intention? Would doing what this person suggested help me personally or professionally? Is someone complaining just to be heard, or were the circumstances out of your control? If so, throw that baby out with the bathwater! But if it’s something that will help you grow, and benefit you then listen to that truth. Accept it with love and move forward to doing the best you can, because when you know better you do better. 

Here is to making a personal commitment to deliver and receive the truth in love. 
With So Much Love, 
XO- Amy

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