Filtering Negative Thoughts

Resilience grows when we refuse to harbor purposeless negativity. We interrogate every anxious or critical thought, asking what value it brings. If it offers no insight, no protection, and no path to growth, we let it go. In Queer life, where internal and external criticism can pile up, this practice clears mental space for positive thoughts. By discarding the garbage in our heads, we reclaim room for joy and strengthen our resilient spirits.