Attitude: On Critical Thinking

Critical or conceptual thinking for which the mind is employed will analyse an argument or situation – systematically break it down into discrete parts, look at how they relate, put it all into context and tactfully make and communicate a position of judgement.

A person with a critical spirit is so habitually inclined to judge severely and find fault in others that negativity, an incapacity to tolerate ambiguity and lack of Grace inhibits their 1) ability to see and work on their own faults,2) let go of the smaller divisive things, 3) see a greater good in bigger and better picture, 4) overlook differences and get along with the team – or part company gracefully.

It’s the old “find the speck in your own eye, but not remove the log in your own eye” situation.

I’m an Analyst by occupation and a melancholy by temperament, so with age and the wisdom of experience I am now only learning the difference between the two. :- )

"Those people are on a dark spiral downward. But if you think that leaves you on the high ground where you can point your finger at others, think again. Every time you criticize someone, you condemn yourself. It takes one to know one. Judgmental criticism of others is a well-known way of escaping detection in your own crimes and misdemeanors".
-Romans 2:1 (The Message)