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!
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.
April 13th, 2010 at 7:05 am
[...] like a part of life from which you are learning and becoming better person, mature person. And mature people however, can handle all reproofs and hardship of life with grace by having these [...]
May 2nd, 2010 at 9:06 pm
This is also a character of a leader.