We finished off our last class talking about what the Buddhists might consider "idle chatter". Idle chatter might include gossip, and conversation that has little value and may cause harm. We focused on "complaining" and took a close look at how it depletes our motivation .
Chronic complainers wear us down and create negative energy.
It is true that we all complain. How much we each complain may be something to explore.
Take one day and resolve not to complain... Each time you do complain make a note of it.
Try it for two days and then maybe a week. Notice how it feels when you avoid idle complaints.
There are, of course, times when it is right and proper to complain so something can change.
When we lodge a complaint we are acting to create change.
When we are doing it out of habit, it is without purpose and robs you and others of a degree of contentment and happiness.
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