Detoxification

Detoxification is the process by which toxins are removed from an individual. To me, detox can come in 2 flavors: detox of the human body & detox of the human soul. It may sound like a very deep &/or absurd ideology, but it is that very ideology that I am forcing myself to undergo. One thing I can say I'm truly & sincerely proud of is the fact that I'm motivating & pushing myself to accomplish both "forms" of detox in order to become the person I ultimately dream of becoming.

The first flavor of detox is detox of the human body. Now there's not much in me that needs to be detoxed EXCEPT for food, which I am proud to say I've been on top of for the past year. I've cleansed my system of all the crappy toxins I used to indulge without shame by forcing myself to have daily or almost daily exercise consisting of both cardio & weights. I can't lie...I do have my occasional moments of food comas (e.g. this past holiday season lol), but in the end I still force the detox process in. As a result, I've lost & continue to lose weight (believe it or not), firmed up, & have a healthier internal system. Check #1.

The second flavor of detox is detox of the soul, which for me, is much more difficult to accomplish. Detox of the soul in my opinion is to rid oneself of their inner negativities, faults, flaws, imperfections. This is very difficult as I've had many. I tend to be very moody. I tend to feel emotions of envy or jealousy. I put myself down at times & can be very judgemental. Yes I admit it. I'm not perfect & I acknowledge that. But this is a process that will be the true test for me. This is one of my biggest resolutions not just for this new year, but for years to come. I want to rid myself of my "toxins" & inner "demons" that hold me back from being that ideal person I want to become & to be known for...not as the negative, judgemental, dramatic guy. This is definitely a work in progress. I pray that God helps me on this journey & to open my eyes to what I need to improve on & get rid of & to give me that strength I often times lack. Semi-check #2.

As a result, the detoxification process I'm undergoing is very insightful & beneficial medically, emotionally, mentally, & spiritually. I feel very proud to be such an advocate of detox & working my you know what off to achieve it & to finally be free from my toxins. It make take a while to achieve, but knowing that my determination is stronger than ever gives me the encouragement to fight on. "Toxins" in this sense defined as both a poisonous substance that can harm you anatomically (literally) & an inner imperfection negatively impacting aspects of your life that keep you at rock bottom(metaphorically).

What inner toxins are holding YOU back from fulfilling your goals?