The Frog and the Scorpion...!
Is there someone in your life that is toxic?
Take a minute or two to think about this question then read below:-
Once upon a time there was a scorpion who when reaching a fast flowing river asked a nearby frog, who was sunning himself on a lily pad, if he would help him to cross.
Of course the frog, who was not dumb, replied quite definitely, "Ha ha, do you think that I am that stupid of course not! You would just sting me as isn't that what scorpions do?"
The scorpion looked at the frog with amazement and told him, " Me! If I did that you would die and then we would both drown as I cannot swim!"
The scorpion was so very convincing that the frog agreed to carry him across the river on his back. The scorpion then jumped onto the frogs back and off he swum. It was not long before they were halfway across the river when the scorpion up with his tail and STUNG the frog....
as the frog felt the scorpions poison flowing swiftly through his body he started to sink and feebly croaked, "Why did you sting me?. You promised that you wouldn't and now we will both die..."
The scorpion thought for a moment then lamented, "I couldn't help it... It's in my nature, it's just who I am!"
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So many times in life we are around people, or a person, who, instead of lifting us up drag us down. This might be intentional (jealousy,hatred,violence, bullying, lies, etc.,) or unintentional (negativity, thoughtlessness, secretive nature, etc.,) but, regardless of either, the presence of such aspects in your life becomes...
toxic for your well-being...!
Toxic in the sense that personal growth is stunted, (whether it is either your self-esteem, physical or emotional well-being or all of these) and ultimately damages soul, spirit and body in some way. Sadly, no matter how hard YOU try (whether it is making excuses, covering up, trying discussion, bending over backwards to appease or accepting of the wrong behaviour, etc.,) the other people, or person's, nature is inherent in them, so... they will continue to have the power to infect you in some way (if you continue to let them).
Their words, actions and behaviour will be toxic to your well-being unless they change! But... will they change, will they even be able to meet you half way or will it always be you that ends up sacrificing 'who you are' for them?
Yes... some issues within people can change, and often do with such things as soul-searching, counselling, teaching and the like but there are some things that cannot be taught thus, will not change, for example - you cannot teach someone to care or see from your-point-of-view if they can only see from theirs! If they do not care they will not lift you up, if they cannot see from your point-of-view, will they even try to? Think about that! And think about this - sooner or later their attitude, words and behaviour will end up pulling you down - polluting your environment, dreams, self-esteem and your very soul! Remember...
Attitude can make or break a dream while words can cut you down just as much as a physical beating just as behaviour will ultimately dictate the kind of trust and love you have!
A toxic person within your life can be like a cancer spreading to all parts of your - the physical, spiritual, emotional and mental - it will not stop if left unchecked and it will, in the end, finally overcome your essential YOU, unless, you have the courage to stop the flow of toxicity and step out!
Have the courage to ask yourself a very hard question:-
"Does this person (these people) belong in my life?"
and if the answer is NO....
step out in courage and move to your own drum, if you do not then you will most probably end up losing the who you essentially are!
So make that choice today to take a chance to choose to change your life!
"Your journey will consist of many small steps and not one giant one—so step forwards in confidence and with courage towards your future."
Be inspired to take a Chance to Choose to Change and listen to my Hay House Radio Interview:-
and check out the book trailer for my new inspirational book - "Musings of a Blogger - Inspirational Thoughts for Your Life's Journey"
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"Musings of a Blogger - Inspirational Thoughts for Your Life's Journey" is a book which entwines a collection of inspirational thoughts with a sequence of workbook entries. By spending time sharing the musings and then reviewing one’s own life, the reader of this guide for life’s journey can set out with determination to discover life’s deep truths.
Musings of a Blogger shares the story of a boy who sees a butterfly struggling to emerge from its chrysalis. Desiring to help it, he releases the butterfly, only to discover that the struggle to break free is what gives strength to the butterfly’s wings. Absent the struggle, the butterfly is too weak to fly. The workbook gives shape to one’s struggle, serving to build strength so that one may fly gloriously like a healthy butterfly. By sharing this journey with the author, you can discover the truth about your own life and the source of your strength." (C)
My first inspirational book - 'Musings of a Blogger - Inspirational Thoughts for Your Life's Journey', (Published in 2016) is available through many on-line stores including the publishers Balboa Press:-http://bookstore.balboapress.com/Products/SKU-001040507/Musings-of-a-Blogger.aspx
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