So, this is going to be mostly a rant. That's my primary goal in setting up this blog. As I hope you'll see, the things I'm going to say here are things I can't say in person to anyone else. And I'm going to be vague about names, locations, dates, and any other potentially-identifying information. I'm not trying to embarrass anyone. If I could find a way to say these things and have them be accepted as constructive criticism, I would do that. But I don't think I'm a good enough speaker to do that, and I strongly suspect that the recipients ("targets", if you will) of my critique would not interpret it as constructive. And in some cases, it's not constructive. You'll see, I hope.
I also want to preface this (more) by making something else completely clear. I'm not perfect, in any way, especially as it pertains to my shul- and Jewish- observance. To be more specific (but not exhaustive), I don't go to shul as often as I should, I don't daven with anything resembling good kavanah, and I (internally) turn trivial matters into major annoyances.
One good thing about me, though - I try to always be thinking, and that's what differentiates me from many others. For example, I try not to stand in the middle of a doorway when people might be trying to walk past (isn't it amazing how many people do that?).
And I do try to improve myself, and take criticism constructively. I lain (read from the Torah) occasionally, and I have had experts tell me (in an absolutely-appropriate fashion) about mistakes I've made, and I listen, and try very hard not to make those same mistakes again.
So I don't think I have too many self-delusions (of course, that may be an example of one, right there!).
In coming posts, I hope to tackle the subject of something I call "aggressive incompetence." But I'm going to "put down" my poison pen for now, and go do something else constructive.
Feedback and suggestions (don't suggest "therapy" ;) ) are welcome.
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