Gossip Folks

"If you can't say something nice, don't say nothing at all" - Thumper

The Eight Limbs of Yoga, created by Patanjali over 2000 years ago, can be found in the Yoga Sutras. If you are not familiar with the Eight Limb Path, I highly recommend reading up on it. The Yamas + Niyamas will invite you to learn about your Self and how to be a more kind and more present human being.

I have had many 'aha moments' while studying this Eight Limb Path and am grateful for every single one - no matter how difficult some of these lessons have been. My latest aha moment was related to Satya, the second Yama, meaning 'truth or truthfulness'.

I have recently heard numerous people talking negatively about others. When gossiping, you are not positively adding to the person's reputation or to your own character.

When To Be Silent

We need to remember that words have power. That what we say can hurt or help others.

Think before you speak. Yes, you want to add to the conversation, but what you want to say - is it harmful to those which you speak of?

Kindness Wins - Always.

The next time a topic is brought up which you are perhaps not the biggest fan of, stop + think.

Is what you want to say positive or negative? Are your thoughts kind or harmful?

Stay present. Stay aware. Stay kind.

xx

Rise above gossip + be KIND to one another