Friday, January 04, 2013

upgossip


Have you noticed how often "we" coin new words? I say "we" loosely, as it probably is more common among the younger generation. I find it interesting how nouns are made into verbs these days. Such as I read recently: "We will train back home." (Meaning, we'll take a train back home.)

I think I've possibly made up a word myself. "Upgossip." That would be, saying something uplifting about someone or to someone. A sort of backhanded compliment. I just love telling people something positive I've heard about them. It can lift them right up! Try it. You might see a hint of confusion in their eyes initially--especially as you start with "I heard something about you ...", but then a broad smile spreads across their faces. Possibly beaming. And you've made their day a better one.

Far, far better than the other kind of gossip, usually something negative about someone ... and that can bring a person down, down, down to the ground quickly. It's very easy to do the negative gossip, but the other takes more thought and effort. But I find it worth doing.

24 comments:

  1. How very true, Podso! It does take more effort to engage in "positive gossip", but it's so much more rewarding for both parties. This is a good thought for all of us as we begin a new year. Thank you for sharing!

    Hugs,

    Denise

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  2. I can see the smiles that ungossiping could bring! Let's hope it becomes a word that spellcheck will soon cease to redline!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  3. :-) Upgossip is certainly better than the other gossip, which is so destructive!

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  4. I like that idea of "up gossip". Just think how many people would be smiling if we all did that today. Have a wonderful weekend Dotsie!

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  5. You are a wise, wise woman! I love this!

    Yes, for a while I was very confused about the term "going forward" as in "going forward, we will try this." It sounds clunky and awkward to my ear.

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  6. Upgossip - I like it!

    And yep I can definitely read the text easier now:)

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Leann

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  7. This is such a positive post! The kindness you bestow on others will come right back to you and there's nothing nicer than making a person smile!

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  8. Such wisdom and kindness! Indeed!

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  9. I love this! Upgossip! What a great word for 2013, or any year.

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  10. It is a great word and a great concept. Hope it catches on :)

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  11. Excellent new word Dotsie, I can hardly wait to use it on the grandchildren.
    Chatelaine magazine has initiated Kind Cycle (kindcycle.ca) that is all about being kind to others and works with the Lise Watier Foundation for several women's issues.
    Judith

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  12. I like! :) Looking forward to Tuesday!

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  13. Great new word...wonderful concept! I'm going to look for an opportunity to put it into practice.

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  14. While I LOVE the coining of new phrases, terms I absolutely DEPLORE the loss of old ones.

    Sad face.

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  15. What an EXCELLENT idea and word, Dotsie! I love it when the ripples we make are positive ones... the pebbles you throw into the pond of life are always spreading the ripples of good... Now, I'll have to practice some upgossip myself! ;) blessings ~ tanna

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  16. Podso,
    love your new "coined word" upgossip!!! Your blog is Uplifting everytime I open your post! Good advice, dear friend!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  17. This made me want to stand and applaud...I need to do this more and I love the coined word. Good start to my year...and lifting others through "upgossip"

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  18. I think that passing along nice words, uplifting comments is one of the kindest things we can do.

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  19. What a great post! I hate it when I get pulled in to someone else's negativity! I'm usually an encourager and one who loves to make someone's day brighter, but yet I do find I have weak moments and fall into that ugly trap of gossip or negativity or critical spirit. Lord help me!

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  20. I love your post Podso. I read it twice and shared it with my daughter. I also made up a word today and thought of you.
    ~Clara

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  21. Anonymous11:16 AM

    I love your new word! Hubby & I've been playing a lot of Scrabble lately. Think I can use it? :)
    Happy day to you, sweet Dotsie!
    Hugs,
    Zuzu

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  22. I do the "up gossip" whenever I get the chance, people need it and it does make them feel so good! I do it with children often, they love it.
    Hugs, Cindy

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