Affirmation for July 8, 2010: Gossip

If it's very painful for you to criticize your friends - you're safe in doing it.  But if you take the slightest pleasure in it, that's the time to hold your tongue.- Alice Duer MillerThought of the day:Gossip, if anything, is one guilty pleasure we all may have indulged in from time to time. It's interesting, it's juicy, it makes for good conversation and exciting TV. But gossip can be hurtful as well, and untrue rumors can spread like wildfire and hurt a lot of people.Remember, there is always more than one side to a story. It takes great self-control for some to keep a good perspective, so if you find yourself sourcing a rumor-mill, try to step back and put yourself in the other person's shoes. Ask yourself how they would feel if they know the person you're telling knew this information. Is it worth telling to begin with? Are you telling for the right reasons?Have a balanced day!TeamDS
 
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