One of my least favorite things is gossip. The definition of gossip is casual conversation about other people, often involving details that are not necessarily true.
I’d like to talk about another kind of gossip which many people wouldn’t consider putting in the same category. When a friend tells you something and you share it with another friend, I call that gossip, even if the information is 100% true and accurate. As women, we are accustomed to care about and focus on others rather than talking about ourselves. Sometimes without being aware of it, we share information about other people as a way to connect with another person.
Truth be told, I consider myself a private person, even though I share myself openly with friends and family. I think it’s not cool or interesting to talk about another person when they aren’t even present. Also, it can zap your precious energy. Wouldn’t you rather share what YOU are excited about or inspired by?
If this at all resonates, I’d like you to consider the following. Next time you find yourself talking about someone else, shift the conversation and start talking about your own dreams, or what book you’re really into right now, or where you’d like to travel next. Tap into what inspires you, or ask the person you’re talking with what inspires them. I guarantee you will feel more energized and uplifted. All of us have a responsibility to create a life we love and that includes channeling positivity. Share the love and make a point to inspire others too!
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