Though gossip may start out based on fact, the facts can evaporate very quickly

"You'll never guess what I just heard!"

Though gossip may start out based on fact, the facts can evaporate very quickly. A comment may seem at first to be innocent, but as we share it – and spice it up as we go along – we move a long way from the original truth of the matter. As we share it with others and as they add to the pot, the gossip gathers momentum and before we know it, we have initiated a broth of waste thoughts, time and energy.

Self-respect is the key to avoid indulging in gossip. When I am in the true awareness of my beautiful innate qualities, and recognise my self worth, then I feel full and do not need to live out someone else’s story or compete with them in any way. And because I value my space and positive frame of mind, I also do not encourage others to deposit their negativity around me.

And if you really do NEED to chinwag then praise and honour others, applaud their efforts and achievements for what goes around comes around!

Om Namah Shivay