A woman was disconcerted about rumors circulating in her workplace about her that were not true. She was distraught over the gossip.

She prayed for relief.

In prayer, she was able to clearly separate the lies from herself and see her innocence. She was not guilty of the claims, she knew. She was living a morally and spiritually responsible life and had nothing to hide.

In a flash of inspiration she realized, “They’re not talking about me!” The gossip was not about her, for she had done nothing wrong.

She did not have to fear a lie.

The rumors were like someone saying a circle was a square. They can repeat the error all they want, but it doesn’t change the truth. A circle is always a circle and will never be a square.

She was a “circle,” and not a square, she smiled.

Knowing she was innocent and no error of belief could change that truth or have an adverse impact on her as if it were the truth brought peace of mind.

A wave of relief swept over her perspective. She lost her fear of the false accusations, the rumor mill died down, and life at the office became pleasurable once again.