THEM AGAINST THEM

Let's tear right into the subject, as this post is about something many can relate to, toxic people. But is a toxic person truly toxic? how would we define a toxic person? The answer could surprise you because a ''toxic person'' is just a label that is used for someone who is generally negative and tends to bring others down, misery loves company right? Whether it's family or co-workers, none of us are immune from toxic people, but should they really be called toxic? Let's dissect this a little, if a man/woman has taken personal responsibility for their life and wants to make more positive changes in their reality, they'll eventually garner a more positive outlook on their life and reality as a whole, but how would that affect those that they work with, or those who are close to them [friends/family] that generally have a negative outlook on life and reality? This may be why the term ''toxic people'' is so widely used in personal development circles, that is, anyone who feels angry, bitter, or envious of happy/successful people. The more positive changes you make, the more others close to you may resent you, but in a more better case scenario, they could follow your lead, with your own success you've inspired them. Let's get back on course here though, when you begin to make drastic changes in the success department it could have a major effect on those close to you, either they will support you or they'll begin to resent you, often they'll try to protect you from failure by telling you that you need to be realistic, that your desire for success is delusional, they fear that if you succeed, it would shed some light upon them and their failures. Another thing is they're afraid your success would leave them behind, that they could lose a very close friend, so they would enter ''protection mode'' and subconsciously try to sabotage your efforts. Of course they would believe that they mean well, but it's not really you they're protecting but themselves. These issues could intensify with conscious creators who are manifesting success at home or in the workplace, and it can get downright tense with people. The important thing to remember is that no matter how much others resent, try to discourage, or outright lash out at you because of your wanting bigger and better things in life, you can't take it personal because it's not about you, it's about them. For a period, everybody who embarks on the journey of personal development will encounter those that go with the grain of society, your new empowered beliefs will clash with the old limited beliefs of others, including those that are close to you, and that in and of itself can be a challenge. I'm very fortunate that those close to me are supportive of my goals, but I sense deep down that they worry of my changes and fear that I may move on without them, yes, it's possible, to move forward could mean that we may have to leave others behind but we're just doing what's best for ourselves and if we're around others that are holding us back, we have to let go of them no matter how painful it can be. People will remain where they remain as long as they settle for where they are and expect nothing more, but when we believe we deserve more and decide to aim for success and KNOW that we'll achieve it, we can't remain with those that, well, simply choose to remain, remember that like attracts like. I guess it's safe to say that deliberate creators could go through a persecution period of sorts, and with rising success will come the doubters and the naysayers, those that mean well and want to protect you from failure, and those that become jealous and resentful. The important thing is no matter what these people say to you or what actions they take against you, it is best not to take it personal, again, it's not about you, it's about them. Who knows, in some cases you may lead by example, you could inspire those close to you, they could get on board and support your success and follow you along, they might see how well you accomplish things, and look up to you. You've planted your garden of success, but weeds will grow too, and you'll need to get rid of them because they can impede the growth and delay the harvest, so it's paramount to surround yourself with successful like-minded people who can support and even help you achieve your success.