“Your film doesn’t work. It’s really two different films,” said four people in my friend Sacha’s circle.

“I don’t know what to do,” she told me.

“Do your friends want what’s best for you?” I asked.

“Yes. I trust them. I know them,” Sacha replied.

I realized that the first question about facing criticism is: “Does the person want good things for you?”

I’ve noticed that some people just can’t handle it if you share a deep part of yourself with them. I felt heartbroken when I shared with one particular friend that I am a witch. As soon as she knew this, she left my life.

A couple of days later, Sacha posted her film on YouTube, despite her friends’ criticism.

Nothing bad happened. Her friends stood by her. And, 200 people saw the film, with no conflicting comments.

Here’s another point about criticism. I realized that people who left my life when they found out I am a witch really did not know what a witch is!

They had unfounded prejudices. So, this second point is: Do not accept criticism from people who do not know what they’re talking about.

I recall that an elder, Don Frew, mentioned: “When someone talks about a witch or pagan, ask them, ‘What do you mean by that label?” That may be an opening for a conversation.

Here is a prayer you can use:

Lord of the Hunt, Lady of the Moon,
Help me deal well with criticism soon.
Support me in my truth.
For my divinity is proof.
So Mote It Be.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater

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I felt gutted by an awful text.
This person does not know me, but they showed big-time irritation.
I used words like “Sorry for the inconvenience. ….. mistake …. Please let me know about …. Thank you.”
But this person made a big thing out of a small situation.

Have you recently received an awful text?

I have three insights for you.

1. Avoid ruminating.

The text really bothered me. I felt the person was so irritated at me for such a small matter. I had trouble falling asleep that night because I just kept ruminating on what I could have said to make the situation better.

Do you ever pause and realize that it does not matter what you might have said? That is, some people are just twisted. They’re going to be mad at somebody—and you just happened along.

To avoid ruminating, you can run a chant in your mind. Something like: Thank you, Goddess. I’m grateful for all my blessings.” You can repeat this over and over – in your mind – and perhaps, fall asleep.

2. Do what you can—let go of the rest.

The thread of texts ended with the other person insisting that she not be bothered. The problem was one I did not create. The delivery service screwed up the address on my order.

Dealing with the other person, I just replied with “Certainly.” End of conversation.

I don’t know what was going on in this person’s life. Maybe they are having family problems. Or perhaps, they fear losing their job. Who knows?

So, I guide myself by saying, “You did your best and let go of the rest.”

3. Invite Goddess to Support You by Pouring “Clear Water” into you.

Years ago, I saw a workshop leader pour clear water into a glass cup that was befouled with inky water. The clear water went in. The inky water flowed out … until only clear water remained in the glass cup.

I did a brief meditation. I visualized myself as a vessel of water befouled with the negativity of that text. I then used a prayer to the Goddess. I invited the Goddess to pour “clear water” into me.

Prayer to the Goddess:

Dear Lady of the Moon
Guide me to stay strong
Pour Your loving energy like clear water into me.
Have negative energy flow out through my feet
Dissipating into the earth
Made Harmless to all.
So Mote It Be.

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater