The Skinny - discussions around weight

Why is it acceptable to tell someone they are too skinny, but you can't tell someone they are overweight? Why do people think it's okay to tell a skinny person they need to eat? Meanwhile, it's absolutely not acceptable to look back at that person and say, "well, you should really eat less." Even though I feel confident that the answer is embedded in society's views about the issue, I'm not going to get into that. I think a more productive angle might be to discover the art of keeping your mouth shut. Over the past year and a half, I've worked hard every day to be better at this. Start by asking yourself: does it need to be said? Does it need to be said now? Does it need to be said by me? It has a way of making you reevaluate your words before they come flying out of your mouth. Instead of talking, you end up listening and understanding more. Words can be weapons, so choose wisely.

"He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction" (Proverbs 13:3)

I think there's something to be said for minding your own business. If someone asks for your opinion, then by all means give a very measured response. Beware of being self-aggrandizing in that moment; it's not about you, remember that.

The take-away: Don't open your mouth, don't judge and mind your own damn business. Good talk! XO