The culture we live in of media has given us so much access.
Celebrities.
Fashion trends.
Divorce.
Weight Loss.
Politics.
Who is dating who.
Snap Shot.
Facebook.
Twitter.
Google.
So much more to name.
Then there are magazines, tabloids and plain old gossip day time television.
If we are not careful we begin to think that it is our duty to keep up with everyone.
The other day, some thing came up in my feed on FB.
Without thinking I started forming questions from the post I seen, because it just did not make sense.
I caught myself before things went too far in my questioning about the person’s life.
“This is none of your business,” is exactly what I told myself, and kept it moving.
Our curiosity can have us investigating, gathering information and wasting good time in another persons affair.
Being a parent can even make you feel you have the right to probe into things.
One day when I was asking questions I felt this push back that said, “mom this is none of your business!”
My feelings were a bit hurt, but I got the message and left things alone.
Let me set the record straight my child is a young adult; if your child lives home and is under age you have all rights to ask questions.
Speaking of questions; you and I know we are going too far when we start gathering information.
If our gathering is simply rooted in being the one with all the answers and updates, watch out you are on your way to being a busy body.
Here is a simple but real example; our neighbors shifted in life and next thing we noticed the husband was not in the home any more.
We were shocked!!
Between us we started a dialogue to understand what may have been going on.
It appeared they were happy, but that was not the case.
Honestly I was tempted to go over and ask questions, but made a conscious decision that it was a delicate matter.
After weeks of not seeing our neighbors husband, it was clear he was not coming back.
My heart was sad for them, and sensitivity caused me to stay out of things and pray.
We can convince ourself that we have a right to know, but truth is we are just being nosey at times.
Let me help some one who may think what others do is your concern.
When you begin to act like a private investigator, you are not looking to help but to inform yourself.
Some things we need to know and other things we need to leave alone.
Currently I am living on the side where this is not my business rule!
My heart is open to help, serve, offer guidance etc.
Do not waste time on social media, looking up stories about celebrities( who by the way are living their life) getting caught up in your co workers, or neighbors stuff.
Keep authority over your thoughts and time.
Do not allow others to pull you into the web of gathering information that adds nothing to your life.
Some of us would have more peace, if we did not clutter our minds with people’s business.
Make a decision today.
Only become open to what you need to know for life, work, building and all good things on the journey.
When it is outside of your jurisdiction just remind yourself…
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