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Some books don’t just give you information, they give you permission. Sandra Ingerman’s How to Heal Toxic Thoughts is one of those rare guides that does both. It’s short, direct, and deceptively simple, yet it carries the weight of wisdom rooted in both spiritual tradition and psychological insight. Ingerman doesn’t shame us for having toxic thoughts, anger, envy, judgment, or negativity. Instead, she acknowledges them as part of being human while teaching us how to transform their energy rather than suppress or ignore them. Reading this book feels like being gently reminded that our inner world isn’t fixed, and that with practice, we can become better stewards of the energy we put into the world. The book is practical. Ingerman offers small but powerful rituals, visualizations, breathwork, and intention-setting that help shift inner toxicity into something lighter. What struck me most is her insistence that healing isn’t just for us; the way we think and feel reverberates outward, tou...