Mental social distancing

Why do we get defensive when criticized? A critique of an individual’s output is not always the same as a critique of that individual.

I think the key to this level of awareness and transparency is mental social distancing. We have to look down on our lower self from our higher self, with humility and some distance.

You need to see this lower self as a character in a movie called life. Your higher self is the director.

By creating psychological distance, you the director and you the actor can become more comfortable with accountability and transparency for the sake of the greater good. How's that for a fairytale ending?