"We're not ones to go 'round' spreading rumors,
why really, we're just not the gossipy kind,
you'll never hear one of us, repeating gossip,
so you better be sure and listen close the first time.."
Do you remember this song?
It's from the classic country show.."Hee Haw". It was a big event growing up in our house to 'get to',.. gather around the t.v. and watch this little slice of television history in the making.
There were always at least 2 or 3 girls catching up. They would laugh,smile and sing this song, while corn stalks..sprouted up, around them. It was just a little skit.
We watched it every week.
It's what we did for fun!!
Amazingly, this little tune, still is often floating around in the back of my mind, even after many years.
As I continue to think on the power of our words, I realize, this song, is not just a catchy little song. It is actually a snapshot of the kind of friends that we can be.
In our life, the 'stories' are about real people. They're about you and me.
Most of the time, I remember to say something kind or simply walk away, but ,...sometimes (ugh!!..)..I just listen.
I'm actually really good at keeping things to myself, and I think that is the very excuse I use when I hear some...(sadly called) 'good gossip'... Just like the song, I find myself in my own little cornfield listening 'close the first time'...
Everyday we get up, we can decide to start fresh.
Be the kind of friend we 'want' to have.
Today....
Remember that the words we hear are about real people with real hearts.
Remember, that sometimes the 'skit' being played out in real life is about us (in a different cornfield)...
and then...
*Be the friend to speak up and say something positive on others behalf.
*Do it kindly, because we have all, (men and women alike) been in these conversations. Sometimes it's so easy to forget who we are and how we want to be treated...
Lets make it a point to say kind things about someone when we hear the negative comments sprouting up.
"A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." Proverbs 25:11
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why really, we're just not the gossipy kind,
you'll never hear one of us, repeating gossip,
so you better be sure and listen close the first time.."
Do you remember this song?
It's from the classic country show.."Hee Haw". It was a big event growing up in our house to 'get to',.. gather around the t.v. and watch this little slice of television history in the making.
There were always at least 2 or 3 girls catching up. They would laugh,smile and sing this song, while corn stalks..sprouted up, around them. It was just a little skit.
We watched it every week.
It's what we did for fun!!
Amazingly, this little tune, still is often floating around in the back of my mind, even after many years.
As I continue to think on the power of our words, I realize, this song, is not just a catchy little song. It is actually a snapshot of the kind of friends that we can be.
In our life, the 'stories' are about real people. They're about you and me.
Most of the time, I remember to say something kind or simply walk away, but ,...sometimes (ugh!!..)..I just listen.
I'm actually really good at keeping things to myself, and I think that is the very excuse I use when I hear some...(sadly called) 'good gossip'... Just like the song, I find myself in my own little cornfield listening 'close the first time'...
Everyday we get up, we can decide to start fresh.
Be the kind of friend we 'want' to have.
Today....
Remember that the words we hear are about real people with real hearts.
Remember, that sometimes the 'skit' being played out in real life is about us (in a different cornfield)...
and then...
*Be the friend to speak up and say something positive on others behalf.
*Do it kindly, because we have all, (men and women alike) been in these conversations. Sometimes it's so easy to forget who we are and how we want to be treated...
Lets make it a point to say kind things about someone when we hear the negative comments sprouting up.
"A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." Proverbs 25:11
Such a true post.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely true. It's easier to listen, smile and wish someone all the best than to be rude and walk away. You never know when that small kindness might change sometimes life. It was a blessing running into you at the hotel this morning. Have a safe trip home. Melanie
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this so much as well as the rest of your stories.Enjoyed getting to chat with you in the galley the other day when you were jumpseating! I got a relief line for August -by the way!!!!---Miriam
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