Wouldn’t it be delightful if everyone approved of you? After all, your actions are well-intentioned and they seem to be the best given your choices. There must be many who would agree and even admire what you are doing.
Yet there is always someone who will disapprove of you and who will tell you even though you didn’t ask for their opinions. In making sculptures I don’t listen to others’ opinions regardless of whether they are complimentary or critical unless I think that the comment will make the piece better. Their comments are a reflection of their needs and beliefs, not mine.
So, what can we do? I say, “Just step over them as you move toward action that feels honest and authentic.” You will never get everyone to agree with you, so don’t even try. If you do it will block your movement toward right action. They are entitled to their opinions but they don’t have to affect you. Even if you tried to act in a way that they would approve of or coerce them into siding with you there is no guarantee that they would. The best that you can do is be true to what you know in your heart are your highest ideals. I support you in that!
YES!