The Haunting Called Gossip
My name is Gossip.
I have no respect for justice.
I maim without killing.
I break hearts and ruin lives.
I am cunning and malicious and gather strength with age.
The more I am quoted the more I am believed.
I flourish at every level of society.
My victims are helpless.
They cannot protect themselves against me because I have
no name and no face.
To track me down is impossible.
The harder you try, the more elusive I become.
I am nobody’s friend.
Once I tarnish a reputation, it is never the same.
I topple governments and ruin marriages.
I ruin careers and cause sleepless nights, heartache and indigestion.
I spawn suspicion and generate grief.
I make innocent people cry in their pillows.
Even my name hisses.
I AM CALLED GOSSIP.
Unknown Author
Gossip, a nasty and terrible thing that rings loudly through ears as it exits mouths ripping insurmountable damage to lives without any regard. It's a monster in its own right that so few find irresistible, regardless if they are the most spiritual of devotees, exalted of spiritual leaders, or those who follow no spiritual practices having no need. There exists NO immunity from its actions as it tears carelessly through hearts, destroying friendships, careers, and families without any regard. Hear it HISS and caution your being as Gossip enters a scene!
For some, Gossip has served a purpose, a way of attempting to build social bonds but, only on the back of others' suffering. In duplicity it may also offer those who engage, the depravity a false moment of power over another who is unaware of the monster's game. When the truth be known, however, the actions of that monster, only serve to damage the reputations of not only targeted victims but also those who commission it, as their actions are inevitably uncovered by light.
You have not landed on this page without an understanding of your own decent sense of morality and do not need to be told how to behave. This article only serves to act as a small reminder of the power of words and the cautions to take heed. To hurt another by sending this monster out in the open is not what you want or need. So stand strong in your power and worthwhile you make use of these words to strengthen whatever it is you may need.
If you choose you have what is needed to stop that monster from gaining power from it's game, of taking words and making them weapons by repeating them in vain. So just say no to it's existence around you, then you stop it from escaping a player's mouth. Then, by keeping your focus on doing your best, you allow the truth of your deeds to shine bright in your favor, showing themselves with great strength and great light. So, when the monster called gossip comes knocking trying to use your name, you'll know you have a true built-up immunity by your deeds and you have a real lead that can beat it in it's own game.
