For as long as there have been schools with students organized in rows and columns, there have been teachers saying, “Keep your eyes on your own work.”
Once again what we learned in kindergarten is appropriate in life as an adult.
We notice other people’s bodies or relationships or how they keep house and talk (gossip?) with others about them.
The time spent looking, thinking, talking to others is better spent paying attention to our own bodies, our own relationships, our own life. Not in a narcissistic way. In an honest evaluation of where we are and where we can improve.
We could eat better, exercise just a little more, listen to those around (not just hear, but actively listen), pick up after ourselves.
There are times to think about other people. Not to discuss them with others. Rather to compliment, praise. Also if they are your responsibility to correct or guide. Sometimes to encourage.
Faith Venture 
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