April 1, 2011
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HazTude
Dangerous disposition also called hazardous attitude or HazTude, are behaviors, philosophies, and temperaments that can harm people. Allowing these toxins to be introduced into the environment can cause extreme detriment to mental outlook.
Mitigating the risks associated with hazardous attitudes may require protective equipment (quiet time, God's word, fasting, and prayer). Persons who may come into contact with dangerous dispositions (me) are also often subject to monitoring or health surveillance (the Chief) to ensure that their exposure does not exceed exposure limits.
We hear about toxins in our environment all the time. From the pesticides used on our fruits and vegetables, to toxins in the air we breath. But what about toxic people? HazTude affects our physical, mental, and emotional health.
People with HazTude criticize, complain, gossip, make others feel guilty, put others down, take and don't give in return...
They drain us.
What protective equipment do you use in dealing with HazTude?
Comments (6)
I think God's word is the best tool I've used to combat this sort of thing. Of course, as is common with God's word, it usually ends up pointing me back to my own attitude. Sometimes I think God uses us to work on others by teaching us to work on ourselves.
I think prayer is the best way to combat this kind of stuff from other people but if you find yourself doing it, I think God's word helps the best because it says Rejoice in the Lord always. It's hard to rejoice while you're complaining.
I've never heard it framed this way before, thanks for posting. Protective equipment- honesty (truth)
a good reminder for me. thank you.
Definitely needed this post!
@willhutto - @redladybug18 - @PeacefulLady - @mytoesareblue - @Carla67 - Thanks for the comments guys. "Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." Phil 4:8 This is my detoxing verse. :D
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