How many times have you heard this one?
Oct. 30th, 2007 10:09 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
kyburg"Malicious talk, therefore, is a serious and troublesome matter, for it is the sustenance and recreation of some people. You should not, however, accept empty hearsay, lest you become a receptacle for other people’s evils. Keep your own soul unlettered. For, by accepting the foul-smelling garbage of words, you will introduce stains to your prayer through your thoughts, and without cause you will hate your associates.
- Life of Syncletica
Quoted in Essential Monastic Wisdom: Writings on the Contemplative Life by Hugh Feiss.
Syncletica was born somewhere around 350 -it's unclear exactly when. I'd have to say she predates the internet, neh?
Other people's stuff is other's people's stuff. You aren't obligated to let other people track their dirty feet through your head. Matter of fact, it's not good for your perspective either.
- Life of Syncletica
Quoted in Essential Monastic Wisdom: Writings on the Contemplative Life by Hugh Feiss.
Syncletica was born somewhere around 350 -it's unclear exactly when. I'd have to say she predates the internet, neh?
Other people's stuff is other's people's stuff. You aren't obligated to let other people track their dirty feet through your head. Matter of fact, it's not good for your perspective either.
