Criticizing, judging and gossiping...

Criticizing, judging and gossiping seem to be a part of friends´ reunions. However, they dont have to be a part of our reunions. Since I started my path of self-discovery and growth, I have realized how judging and gossiping stop me from growing. On the contrary, it feels like they make me take a step backwards.

Judging seems to come naturally to me, as gossip does. Nevertheless, they are not part of my true self. They make walls towards our inner beauty and cut communication with our divinity.

It is far easier to stop from gossiping and criticizing if we are alone. But, when we are in a group it is a challenge not to do it. We start listening to our friends criticize and suddenly without realizing it, these horrible negative comments are coming out of our mouths. Afterwards,I just end up feeling guilty and empty.

Why do I gossip or criticize? I used to do it sometimes to avoid my low self-esteem. Another reason was to disguise my inferiority complex. Then other times I just felt plain jealous. At the end, it just becomes a habit and do it for all and no reasons.

How do I avoid situations where people gossip? We can try and change the subject. This is a great tool. Nevertheless, if it doesn´t work just walk away. Change means action.

If we dont like to be judged, why would we do it on to others? If we are focused on our innerselves, then we have no business focusing on others´ actions.

Challenge of the day: I will stop my mind before a judging or gossiping comment reaches my mouth. I must learn to know the difference between judging and giving someone a constructive criticism.