Why Must I Not Gossip?

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Gossip gets me nowhere. It is a sheer waste of my time. It could carry with it negative vibes and malicious connotations. It serves no purpose; but tends to create more harm than good for all those who regularly indulge in this pass time. Although some folks maybe of the opinion that gossip would be O.K. for those who have nothing better to do, I do not totally agree on this front. To think of it, each of us could do something better, something positive instead of indulging in plain gossip. No matter what your age, we could make better use of our time. Time is indeed a precious God-given commodity which should be used wisely. However, I would not hesitate to offer well-meaning, constructive criticism to those who seek it. For one thing, its intent is to help someone do better at whatever he or she may be doing. It could be mutually satisfying to both the giver and the receiver, for it would not carry with it negative undertones. As unlike gossip, there would be no risk involved in bringing down someone’s image or ego. Most of all, I would enjoy participating in a good conversation or healthy discussions. These are often stimulating for the brain, enhancing my focus on what is being discussed. Besides, they enable me to gain knowledge with the exchange of ideas and experiences. So, what about you folks? Do you enjoy gossiping occasionally? Are you open to give and receive constructive criticism? Or do you only choose to participate in good conversation or healthy discussions? Or perhaps, a combination of all the above three? IMAGE: Courtesy of Pixabay