Toxic!

This week I finished part of a “Soul Detox” devotional where it talked about toxic thoughts. In this devotional it stated, “Toxic thoughts can negatively affect our lives, our relationships and our words!” Can I just say....... my mouth dropped wide open especially when it said “toxic thoughts can negatively affect OUR WORDS!” GEEEZZZZZZ. How dare this devotional expose me! 

Lately, I have found it necessary to be so transparent in my quiet time because our words are so important and they have the ability to hurt or to heal. So I have been focusing on some of the toxic words that have came out and have put strains or walls up in my relationships with family, friends, coworkers etc.  And with that, I am able to package my words in a more delicate, loving but yet effective way.

The Soul Detox devotional posed a question: Why is it so easy to hone in on the negative things instead of focusing on the positive things? In life, it is so much easier to be fearful, negative, or discontent, but that always leaves us in a stagnant position. Never forget: negativity brings out negativity and positive brings out positivity.

If you find yourself always being negative, doubting yourself, not focusing on what is true or good, you know it is time to drag yourself out of the negativity pit, block out all of the toxins that are polluting your life and start surrounding yourself with individuals who are persistent to be great and determined to lift those around them up. Maybe even read some self-help books, follow motivational social sites, or listen to some great podcasts. 

*cues the Frozen theme song Let it go!*

LET GO of those negative friends.

LET GO of those doubtful thoughts.

LET GO of those unstable relationships.

LET GO of those hurtful memories.

LET GO of that useless baggage.

LET IT GO ! LET IT GO! LET IT GO!

You got this! Positivity is the key to MOVING FORWARD. 

-Alexandria