First off, sorry for going on like a 3 week strike there. Life became a little too much, and blogging became a distant luxury that I didn't have time for. With that being said, you can expect to have new posts at least 3 times a week (hopefully more) from now on.
A couple of weeks ago, a friend and I had a sit down discussion because she heard that I started spreading nasty rumors about her. This really upset me because first off, I don't have time to just sit around and talk crap about people (I mean I don't even have time to blog), and secondly, talking about people behind their backs is so elementary school it isn't even funny. I'm also the type of person who has no problem telling it like it is, so why would I even need to run my mouth about this poor girl?
Anyway, she and I met for coffee one afternoon and cleared the air. At the end of all of it, I was really glad she and I talked because not only did I save a friendship, but I also learned that I don't always have the nicest things to say to or about people.
Proverbs 16:24 reminds us that "Kind words are as honeycomb; sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." So if my words aren't sweet or healing, why should they be leaving my mouth? One thing I know for certain about myself is that I don't have a filter. What ever comes to mind, comes out my mouth, and a lot of the time, it's either vulgar or hurtful.
So I'm challenging myself to say only the things that will uplift and encourage others. You never know what kind of day someone has been having or what inner demons they are battling, and the last thing you want is to make it worse by joking on them or pointing out a flaw or just being down right mean to them. So the next time you feel yourself wanting to put someone down, how about offering some words of encouragement or a good old-fashioned compliment; everyone loves those.
Peace and blessings,
Kristin
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