Why is it that we are so ready to chatter and gossip with others when we so seldom return to silence without some injury to our conscience? Perhaps the reason we are so fond of talking is that we think to find consolation in this manner; to refresh a spirit wearied with many cares. And so we speak of what we like and dislike, and of the things we desire or despise. But in the end, this outward attempt to find consolation is only an obstacle to our inner life.
Let us watch and pray that our time is not spent fruitlessly. Let us not busy ourselves with idle conversation, or with what other people say and do.…Blessed are the single-hearted, for they enjoy true peace
Thomas Merton
And a piece of music I’m enjoying today
WTFAI 
Excellent advise…and Godly too!
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Well said 💛
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I wish I could say I did, but thank you 🙏🏻💐
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Nice music! This Thomas Merton fellow keeps popping up in my life, need to check him out.
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I love Thomas Merton’s writing and just recently was introduced to Lindsey Stirling 🙏🏻💐
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While I really agree with this, if we are confused about someone’s behaviour or hurt we may be seeking and understanding by talking things through, there may be no malicious intent. ❤
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I’m sure that would not be idle conversation 🙏🏻💐
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” gossip barbed with anger, a polite form of character assassination ” I remember reading those words the first time. It really resonated with me, I run like the clappers now when the gossiping,especially that disguised as concern, starts. Great post🙂
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Aww thanks 🙏🏻💐
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Gossip can be so dangerous.
It’s amazing how a story can change and differ drastically from the original.
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The other day I came across this quote “When speaking of others, consider three questions: Is it true? Is it of a positive nature? Will it benefit those who hear it?” Just think if we all followed that advice how things could be
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Well knowing myself well enough, that is a stretch for my imagination. I can do my part though-Thanks for all you do and have done by expending precious time here.
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I think that mindset is a stretch for many but one can be hopeful…
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Indeed 🙏🏻💐
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