Why is it that people may praise you, yet if there is one bit of criticism, you focus only upon that to the exclusion of the praise? This is how the brain is programmed, dear one. You are wired for self-preservation and evolution. You are designed to alert when there is danger. In ancient days, these came in the form of wild animals. Today, these come in the form of barbs from those who disagree with you. If there is no real danger and the criticisms reflect only another’s point of view, acknowledge these from the soul’s point of view and let them flow through you. Thank the brain for doing its job in alerting you to a potential danger, and get on with following your heart. May you find peace despite praise or criticism knowing that at your deepest level you are already whole and that at every level you are so very loved.