More on criticism (moron criticism)

I've been thinking a little more about the nature of self esteem and criticism, and I'll share it here.

A very powerful definition of self esteem is that it is innate, undeniable, and independent of anyone else's opinion. It cannot be diminished by criticism, nor increased by praise.

The great thing about it is that with self esteem that's so real, it means you can't be manipulated with congratulatory praise or flattery. It means that what you've done is for yourself, and what other people think really is irrelevant. It's the most perfect way to understand how one can parent one's own inner child to the extent that the child feels free enough to simply create without any negative, destructive opinion.

Besides, what kind of person would want to criticise another? It's such a perfectly silly activity. I mean, what can you get from wanting to crush another's creativity? To be creative is the greatest gift of all, and to want to deny that in another is a terrible act of hatred.

On the other hand, constructive criticism has its place. But even then, why? I know that I can get more from a piece of art that has imperfections, rather than a piece of art that tries hard to be perfect.

Besides, we as human beings are imperfect. What's the point in art that's anything more than that? A piece of naive folk art can be full of beauty. It doesn't need to be sophisticated in the way, say, that a Da Vinci is.

So, the "moron criticism" can be dismissed as simply the witterings of resentul, vindictive idiots.

Who if they had any sense would be keeping their power, rather than giving it to me!