Step 1 – Be Reasonable.
The first thing you should remember is that this thought probably isn’t your fault. Our environments play a big role in our psychological make up. Our minds can become polluted by the world around us. Also sometimes we are forced into situations and we dealt with them the only way we knew how at the time. We might regret how we dealt with them but we have to go easy on ourselves. Its important to learn from those mistakes. But its not important to dwell on the fact that we made one. The faster you learn, the less you have to hurt.

So, the first step is to remind yourself “Its not like me to be that way. Its a thought that comes from something that happened to me. That thought doesn’t make me who I am. That thought is there for a reason, but it may not be the reason I think.” These are all important ideas and phrases, but you don’t have to say them. Just get the idea in your head.

Step 2 – Explore the Thought/Feeling
Now that your more okay with the thought/feeling, you can explore it. Its important to explore so you can resolve. Sometimes we dont know how to resolve old thoughts or situations. To explore the thought all you have to do is sit with it for a bit. Allow the thought/feeling to happen, allow the events and ideas around the thought/feeling to happen. All the while keep your intentions directed to resolving the thought/feeling/problem/situation. You will come up with an idea. Maybe it means talking to someone. Maybe it means getting something done you’ve been putting off.

Step 3 – Act.
Now comes that hard part. You have to act. Without action there can be no liberation from that thought and all the bad feelings associated with it. Its hard to do sometimes. But remember the reward. You’ll feel incredible and you life will become more full of joy and happiness.

There are many ways to detox your community. Its takes time and dedication and the work of many people but it can be accomplished. Right now in your community there are people who are trying to make a difference. They are social workers, environmental workers, and volunteers.

There are events happening too. Event to pick up garbage. Protests against all sorts of issues. You just have to know where to look for them. Start searching around and keep your eyes open. Before long you will realize just how much there is to get involved with to make your community a healthier, happier place for everyone.

This site has specific ideas and instructions for how to get involved in your communities detox.