Keep Peddling and stop Meddling!

I must ask the question - are People curious by nature or do they have a natural tendency to 'meddle' - it seems to be a pastime to some with seemingly an unlimited number of reasons for getting involved in the affairs of others.  Sometimes the meddling is meant with the best intentions, but is it excusable and can it not be a hurtful exercise.  In my opinion, we make too many presumptions and it amazes me how many people will rather open up a discussion, or comment about others, without truly checking on their facts, or even discussing it first with the proponents before rushing headlong into assumptions and circulating frivolous information or being demanding or difficult for the sake thereof.  It will never serve you well to try to involve yourself into others' affairs.  Rather, it is advisable to listen and ask questions, which may lead to a mutually beneficial result as opposed to hurt and anger.  We are called to be respectful of others, but how do we achieve this when all inside our nature is burning to share the dope on the failings and misdemeanours of others.  Well it can be with relative ease by following these conscious steps:- listen and ask, clarify and confirm, respect the rules and offer advice instead of resisting authority and exercise self control and be supportive, discuss the concern you have, or the position you hold on a subject, before you venture to spread a rumour or act impulsively.  Rumours and idle "skinner" are never uplifting and can only break down relationships or weaken bonds.  Insisting on being involved, when really your place is to support, will only result in a breakdown of communication and mutual respect.  Try to be humble in all you do and don't try to break down a reputation before you are sure of the facts, as it leads to character assassinations, when we all currently in this day and age, need a dose of positivity.  Work, life, economics, violence and corruption are enough daily, without a P.P.P. (Particularly Prying Person).  There is enough to talk about and to enjoy about our neighbours and always time to exercise a hold over our tongues and lean in a committed manner towards upliftment and appreciation.