There is a practice of speaking and listening to no negative talk about anything unless it is for a constructive purpose. I’ve only fairly recently learned this was a goal to achieve, and in doing so, we protect ourselves from harm in the process. I’ve noticed that when I speak badly, it always comes back to bite me.

I have met people who really live by this rule. True, most all of us slip up in this bad habit, but we all could achieve this goal if we really want to. The world would be a better place if we all did.