The Best of You Episode 24: Boundaries, the Spectrum of Toxicity, and a Note About Evil
Oct 13, 2022
Explore the complexities of toxicity in relationships, distinguishing between harmful and healthy behaviors. Delve into the Spectrum of Toxicity and how it connects with concepts of evil in literature and theology. Learn about the key ingredients for setting healthy boundaries and the importance of self-awareness. Discover strategies for discerning toxic patterns while fostering personal growth and healing. This discussion is a journey toward becoming a wiser, healthier individual.
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Understanding Toxicity and Evil
- Toxicity involves a series of choices moving away from healing toward harm and destruction.
- Evil represents a state where consistent harmful actions overshadow any glimmer of goodness.
Protect Yourself with Boundaries
- Protect yourself by discerning how others' consistent behaviors affect you.
- Boundaries exist to protect yourself, not to judge or try to fix others.
The Spectrum of Toxicity
- Healthy and toxic behaviors exist on a spectrum; few are entirely one or the other.
- Setting boundaries requires nuance and appropriate responses based on this spectrum placement.
