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Don't Hesitate. Fumigate!
We know that toxicity is poison, however toxicity isn't just limited to some form of dangerous chemical, or the like. Many humans themselves are actually toxic, as they can be very unpleasant in a pervasive or insidious way, causing destruction and harm to the lives of others, including you and I. Now let's not be led to believe that we are talking about the murderers, rapists, pedophiles, thieves, and other criminals, here. We are actually talking about our workmates, our friends, our partner, our parents, and other loved ones. In fact, everywhere we go, we are constantly surrounded by these toxic people, and for most of us, we are either simply unaware of the harm these people are causing us, or we are aware of this harm, but are just too afraid to do anything about it. Even worse, we may actually be one of these toxic individuals ourselves. So what exactly constitutes someone to be toxic? Well, the greatest, although technically speaking, the worst, quality of a toxic person, is they breed negativity. These are the type of people whom rarely hold a conversation that doesn't include some form of whinging or complaining. They love to play the victim in life, constantly talking about how they believe nothing ever goes their way in life, how they are far from privileged, and how things always go wrong for them. They complain about everything from their job, to their partner. Nothing in life is ever satisfying enough for them, and they love to prey on others who can either relate, or show compassion, to share their tale of woe with. Most conversations with them are basically of this negative nature, and they very rarely have anything productive, inspiring, uplifting, and encouraging to share. So, what happens? The more we listen to these negative individuals, the more we are exposed to this negativity, and it's only natural that our mindset will follow suit to whichever environment it is exposed to. We too begin to feel negative about life, we begin to feel victimized, and we begin to heap our negativity upon others also.
By David Stidston6 years ago in Motivation
Time management and the Key to Success
Ever since lockdown ensued in early March, we’ve been rather limited in the decisions we’ve been able to make in regard to what we do. Whether it’s visiting friends and family, going out for dinner and drinks, or even going to the office, our ability to move freely and do as we please has depleted—many of us have just had to stay at home.
By Jack Johnson6 years ago in Motivation
Life in the pandemic times
So school has started once more, and it is back to the same old same old. I have to admit I had high hopes that things would change slightly with the end of the vacation. My hopes were too high because my kid is already stressing me out with not listening, attitude, and constant disrespect of what I say.
By Nalana Phillips6 years ago in Motivation
5 Steps to Keep Sane
Throughout the last year, we have all been going little nuts locked up inside and away from others. For me personally, it has been extremely difficult juggling school, work, and three children. Finding time to relax when stuck at home is not so easy. However, I have a few tips that have helped me cope with the reality of being at home with three children.
By Rebecca McNall6 years ago in Motivation
Working From Home
Do you ever get sick of people saying go get a real job implying that working from home isn't good enough? That it's less than a work environment that outside your comfort zone. The fact is most people still think working from home is somehow bad or lazy. You know what that is just a big load of nonsense.
By Ang Banks6 years ago in Motivation
VISUALIZING MYSELF IN TEN YEARS
Okay, let me start by saying in ten years from now, in the year 2030, I will be … wait for it… forty-seven(47). My goodness, let that sink in for a moment… This is proving to be a really difficult thought for me to put down on a page, let alone on a blog for the world to see… despite this; I did start writing this blog with the mindset that I have to put myself in this situation and as I already mentioned; to visualize where myself in ten years. So, with that out of the way, I will continue.
By Reena Fernandez 6 years ago in Motivation
Hello Death, Goodbye Life
Death is not the end so we've been told, nobody truly knows what happens when we die. The only person who knows what happens is you, only you know how your story ends. Although the end is only the beginning, because death is life; a rebirth if you can understand. We are energy that cannot be destroyed but simply transferred like reincarnation. To start anew, to live again, to create memories and gain knowledge, to recognize our higher selves. Our past choices do not define us, they only shape the present but they have no real control unless you give it that power. Because everything starts in the mind, our bodies are a hub to feel, to connect with ourselves, and to love. We cannot experience life as a ball of energy, so we were given the power to reproduce bodies to hold ourselves in, to be able to feel pain. Our mind holds power to everything because it is how we receive thoughts to put it into action. Our mind gives us knowledge hidden within ourselves but the mind can also replay old thoughts again to make you feel as though you're living in a situation you are not hence why people such as myself overthink a lot. Everyone has their own reality, their own views and perspectives about life. Because everyone is on their own path but we're all connected, our souls are connected for we are all one. Outside perspectives shouldn't matter to you, especially if they won't affect you. People judge and are going to have their own outlook on you so why not live your life for you and have fun with it. You get one life, for you will not return back as your own self you have shaped your persona around. I say this to say, our time is precious because it is time we cannot get back or rewind. Time is constantly moving and it stops for no one. Take your time live your truth, write your story how you want. You are powerful and you hold the very pen to change your life, no matter where you are or who you want to be, you can change your reality. Your mind holds that key, to break through societal beliefs and live your own. I am proud of what I've become and who I am becoming to be. You are not without what you already have within. Be gentle to yourself and flow with the universe, you sweet soul. Life is all about trials and tribulations, it is okay to make mistakes but do not let them control you. Learn from them and grow from them, be the best version of "you", you can be. Trust yourself that you can make the right choices to guide you on your life journey. Be able to give your mind that healing to get it together. Our energy is meant to be preserved by us not to be drained or taken away by people who feed off of it. Disgusting beings that will drain you until you lose your way and become a zombie in your life. Protect your energy, take care of yourself because regardless of the fact, only you matter. People that you chose to welcome into your light are an added plus to your path but just like you, people come and go out of your life. I had to learn that the hard way, the world keeps moving as if nothing changed, only the people who live on it change. We lose friends, and we gain greater ones. If you find that special love one that holds you on a pedestal, hold on to them tight. Maybe you'll find someone else that fills your greater attraction. And I met that person but There's so many people out here but I settled for one. He's apart of my soul, because of him I elevated myself, I became more Intune with myself. I love myself unconditionally and love others the same thanks to him. He doesn't drain my energy, we're on the same wave length and we help each other grow, giving nutrients to our mental, physical, and emotionally state of being. I say this to say, watch who you call your friends, sometimes they may have served their purpose and you have to let them go especially if they are not elevating or helping you in any kind of way. Sometimes people aren't going to understand your views and aspects of life and you have to respect that because you cannot force them to see what they cannot see themselves. This goes for relationships too, infatuation and lust are a real thing and they will drain you and blind you. Real love is unconditionally, you'll truly know the love is real because it is a feeling, a strong energic pull but sometimes that love can blind you from seeing the real true intentions of someone. I'm a sweet soul and my pure intentions are just that, pure as they come. I hold no anger in my heart and I'm a very understanding and forgiving soul. I see all points of perspectives because I have that kind of mindset to understand all aspects of an individuals reality. Because I know we all go through our own things on our life journey. Kindness and being open hearted goes along way because most us weren't showed that kindness before. Some us were never properly loved or showed how so when someone comes into our life bearing those gifts we don't know how to accept them and receive in the truest form so we push them away rather than let them in to help heal our soul. We can all help and learn from each other, we may be on different paths but our world's are the same once they cross paths. So if we cross paths accept my love, I truly want to envelope those in a healing aura. We can grow from each other, knowledge is power and the power of knowledge is all in us. So much is stored and retained in our mind, hidden away until we unlock those part of ourselves we never really knew and embrace our individuality and become one within ourselves. You don't have the take on the load by yourself, it is okay to ask for help sometimes, you may get to a point where you need some helpful insight and that's fine. Don't become so dependent on people that you can't depend on yourself though. People come and go as quickly as they come and some people will try to control you based on what you asked for, which is messed up but not everybody's intentions is pure. I had to learn the hard way, I've been taken advantage, used, manipulated, and abused. I love hard and it was difficult to differentiate between bad and good love. This took some time and repeating lessons to finally say no, to finally put myself first and protect myself because takers are just going to keep on taking if you let them and I refuse to waste anymore energy and time on people like that. My circle has become so small, it is only my family and my lover that remains. My heart is open to meet and find new people but the old friends I had remained on a level that drained and served no purpose to me. There was no bad blood, I genuinely care and love them but they are not going to make me choose one person over the other when my love is the same, it is just expressed in different ways. They weren't seeing life the way I seen it and how could i make them see when they could not. I was carrying all their energy, forcing myself into a place i did not fit in anymore. We do not relate on the same things, i have a personally life outside of them and it was weighing so heavy on me. I was stressing so hard trying to be a good friend and I was but too them i was always ditching them to go be with my lover but that wasn't the case. We weren't doing anything and i felt drained being with them. It was literally the same thing for them, it was repeating and i am tired of feeling like I have to please them when they aren't even as half of worried about the friendship like i am so I am choosing to let it go. I wish the best for them but we are own entirely different planes and I just don't resonate on theirs. I am fine with being alone, the alone is okay, the silence is okay but they will not make feel bad about being with someone I love. I've been with my friends for years and yet when i am finally found someone to add to my soul and I am happy now its I'm a bad friend not doing enough. I'm tired of making excuses as to why I'm not seeing them, so I am simply cutting ties and if they cannot understand at least I will because I know it is nothing but pure on my end. I chose myself over anybody and I know I was a great friend, I did everything and beyond without expecting return, I can't expect to please everyone and I chose to stop trying to please them and be at peace at that. I didn't feel sad or angry, I felt at ease, it was simply ties I did not need to keep hanging on too, dragging dead weight around. To end this off, let go of the fear and worry and flow with the universe your divinity is secured. Trust the most high or the universe or however you chose to identify the higher power, has your best interest in mind. Live life to fullest, explore, go to a different place, try something new but most of all live for you.
By VeryGhostly6 years ago in Motivation
Are You the One ?
I love this world and all the people in it.Many of us lead busy and I think we may have gotten so busy trying to get ahead , working on our goals,and making sure that we are OK with all that is going on, that it becomes easy to say that we do not have the time. The only way that each of us, individually, will be well is that if all of us are well,collectively.There are symptoms of the need all around us.The symptoms are seen in our families, in the lives of friends and also our neighbors. So many from all walks of life are being engulfed by anxiety,poverty, brokenness and now a health crisis. We as a society actually care about one another and are concerned with the rising number of people that are in need. We just have to be mindful that the solution involves genuinely take time with one another in a more tangible way.
By Vicki L Webb6 years ago in Motivation
What's Next?
What's Next? By now it's no secret that I fell short of my goal. I wasn't able to complete a 10K row every hour on the hour for 33 hours. And, to be completely honest, that pisses me off. I'm pissed off that I let myself and others down. I'm pissed off that I gave in and lost. I found myself in the fight of my life taking blow after blow until eventually I laid down and surrendered.
By Connor Warman6 years ago in Motivation
Slice of my life
My story. I can tell you now that it didn't start off all that interesting, even now I'm sure some wont think it is, but I like writting and I think I want to share it with someone, or at least whoever is willing to listen. I intend for this story to be entirely non fiction, tell it like it is kinda thing only I will be changing names and places for privacy. (Also on a side note you'll have to excuse any typos or words missing spaces, my laptop needs replacing as it's old and a little broken).
By Launa Meadows6 years ago in Motivation
