Adding fuel

Some people are all too eager to investigate every minor problem.

They operate like safety inspectors, unintentionally amplifying issues through the attention they give every little thing.

These are the pot stirrers. These are the rumor mill operators.

Of course, it’s valuable to understand circumstances, events, and relationships. But we need to strike a balance. There’s virtuous curiosity — and there’s gratuitous gossip.

Are you taking the pulse, or conducting exploratory surgery?

Is your attention dousing the flames — or helping them spread?