Let's spill some beans?

People ask me why I stopped writing. Sometimes, it's not a sudden loss of interest; it's simply that nothing has ignited my creativity or captured my imagination to take a pen and wield. 

Consider picking up one micelle from the flow: GOSSIP. 

“I don’t gossip. Occasionally, I come across information or hear something and pass it on—kind of like a public service.”

If you know RACHEL, you know this. 

Despite understanding how harmful and toxic gossip can be, and that it undermines relationships and damages community culture, people still engage in it. It’s a psychological pattern I’ll never quite grasp. I'm not writing this as if I’ve never participated in gossip myself. I’ve experienced both sides—the giving and receiving ends—and neither is pretty.

If you’re concerned about the latter, remember: let's normalize the fact that not everyone will appreciate or like you, and that gossip is a reality. The world is so vast that other people's opinions matter little. If you’re hurt, it’s often because of unmet expectations rather than the gossip itself. The solution might be CONFRONTATION or AVOIDANCE. 

1)If you believe confrontation is the answer, then address it directly. Show your bravery by stating your needs clearly but make sure it ends healthy. 

2)If you lean towards avoidance, recognize that it can be very effective. Handling gossip with grace often involves steering clear of it altogether. If you’re dealing with a frequent gossipmonger, try to minimize interactions. When approached, politely mention you’re busy with important tasks or gently redirect the conversation. 

Now, you know where to focus your efforts. It’s time to develop a thick skin and a new level of courage so that people stop bringing gossip your way, making them less inclined to do so. Regardless of the situation, handle it in the easiest way possible, set your boundaries, and accept that we live in a world full of gossip.