Daily Reflection
A moment of peace and contemplation for your day.
The Wisdom
Gossip is black magic at its very worst because it is pure poison. We learned how to gossip by agreement. When we were children, we heard the adults around us gossiping all the time, openly giving their opinions about other people . Gossiping has become the main form of communication in human society. It has become the way we feel close to each other because it makes us feel better to see someone else feel as badly as we do .
The Reflection
Gossip can be compared to a computer virus. One little piece of misinformation can break down communication between people, causing every person it touches to become infected and contagious to others . When you listen to gossip, you ingest a computer virus that clouds your clarity. You see others through the eyes of the person who gave you the gossip, rather than seeing them clearly.
The Practice
Today, make a vow of silence regarding the business of others. If a conversation turns toward gossip—talking about someone who is not present in a negative way—change the subject or simply remain silent. Refuse to be a carrier of the emotional poison. Notice how clean and light your mind feels when it is not cluttered with the judgments of others.
The Mantra
"I refuse to spread poison; I speak only to heal."