I knew a monk that was extremely negative and I noticed when I would join in at first I'd feel good but after a long conversation, I'd just feel gross. Negativity can be cancerous and bring you down, especially with those closest to us and that we have the most interaction. Negativity within a community is the worst thing that could happen, it can cause division and make people have to choose sides. One toxic person can ruin a lot of joy and happiness for everyone. If you're living life to do good by others and you're a negative person you are doing it wrong. For me, it takes a lot more energy to be rude and negative. Let's be more positive and uplifting to those in our close circles. Let us be a light to the world because it's already full of division and darkness. https://MonkMindset.com