Kanaka Thinking - Our Spoken Word

Keke'e ka waha, ua nahu i ka makani. Pukui 1745 His mouth is wry after biting the wind. Said of one who has found that what he said of others is true of himself. I am amused to observe how people love to "talk stink," gossip or criticize others. We can see this in animated conversations at parties or gatherings, in reality TV shows, and in politics. When talking stink, it is amazing how people can wax poetic with numerous descriptions, anecdotes, and innuendos. Their conversation is a torrent of verbage. Yet when praising someone for their work or their words, the words slow down to a drizzle. Be profuse in recognizing the good in others. Be spare in finding fault. Better yet, if now for the good of others...be silent.