Monday, July 30, 2012

Trinity of Truth Tip: Gossiping Can Make You Fat!

How in the world could gossiping possibly make you fat?  Well, it has to do with your thyroid gland.  The thyroid gland is located in your throat area and the thyroid gland is part of what controls metabolism. Metabolism is about how fast we burn calories, that is to say, fat!  Guess what else is located in your throat?  A major energy center—the fifth chakra, the throat chakra. 

Talking negatively about other people is very tempting and sometimes even feels justified.  We often validate our talking about others by calling it "venting" --- but no matter what you call it, it's harmful to your personal energy system; in particular, all anatomy in the general area of the neck and throat. 

Bottom line, cut it out!  When you talk about others, you are judging and/or blaming them for something that rubs you the wrong way.   Judging and blaming are extremely negative and causes a lot of harm, namely to you.

Instead of letting the other person get you down, work on cultivating compassion and understanding.  Sure, they probably "are" super annoying, but it's not about you!  It's only about you if you let their behavior get to you.  See the other person as someone in need of understanding.  Perhaps they are suffering in some way.  You just can't know. 

What you can know is that any behavior on your part that is less than "nice" is only hurting you. And, yes, potentially adding a few pounds to your waistline!  From an energy medicine point of view, it's important to keep life force energy flowing through the thyroid gland.  

Next time you are tempted to "vent" simply shift perspective for a moment.  Can you see that the person who's annoying you is struggling?  Be the bigger person.  Someone needs to take the high road.  Let it be you.  Let your thyroid thrive!