Not many of us can accept criticism that when faced to judgment, we tend to be offensive or defensive to avoid being faulty or to prove a point. On the other hand, if challenged by trials, we have self-pity and stress that leads to depression.
Mature people, however, can handle all reproofs and hardship of life with grace by having these qualities:
- Integrity
Committed to the truth regardless how much it hurts.
Willing to tell the truth even if humiliating and difficult. - Responsible
Take accountability of its own action.
Has humility to accept opinion and faults.
Can easily admit when their wrong. - Learner
has teachable spirit that is willing to listen and expand their perspective.
Have an open mind to hear counsel and respond to reproof - Available
Can be interrupted and accessible anytime.
They value and cherish a time well spent to people.
Surely, a tough list!
My name is Lou Macabasco, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by profession and a Professional Blogger by heart, with a deep passion in learning and understanding the wonders of life, the people, the circumstance and all other things that affect it. I love to share things through writing. I dream to teach and inspire others with all the things I’ve learned in this journey of life, both in my professional and personal side.
October 15th, 2009 at 5:59 am
Especially when I think about people I know that I consider somewhat immature I think about lack of taking responsibility of ones action.