We kind of touched on this with Mick’s up with Accountability, but let’s take a look at how the people we hang out with can be toxic. Not only can they influence us in our eating patterns and our fitness, but they can also influence our attitude.
I’m sure you’ve heard about it. A very popular topic that has been around is Toxic Friendships.
Like I’ve said before, I do believe that God wants us to be a blessing to everyone we encounter. So, I’m not saying you should be selfish and think only of yourself and your own well-being. However, it is important for you to stay as healthy as you can, so you can keep on efficiently doing work for God as long as possible. You do not want to have to take time away from what God wants you to do, all because you didn’t take care of yourself to begin with, and then you have to concentrate on yourself more, so you can heal from being sick.
“Those who fail to take the time to be healthy
will ultimately have to take the time to be sick.”
(Dr. James Chappell)
You know all the warnings we give our kidderz about being careful in choosing the types of people they hang around. Why should it be different for us? We can be bombarded by emotional toxins (negativity, discouragement, pessimism, worry, fear, put-downs and verbal abuse, etc.), just as easily as chemical toxins.
At the same time, true friendship can be a great antidote to what ails us. What a blessing!
Be a friend to those who need a friend, but make sure your relationships remain healthy, so that you can remain healthy.
A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
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