Stop Feeding the Mold: How to Shift Negative Thoughts into Peace

Even the most positive people have negative thoughts. It’s human. It’s normal. It happens to all of us.

But here’s the difference—positive people don’t feed them.

Every time you replay the problem in your head, vent to five different people about the same issue, or relive the situation over and over, you’re pouring energy into it. And just like mold, negativity thrives when it’s fed. It spreads. It seeps into your body, raises your stress, clouds your mind, and slowly dims your light.

I’ve been there. I know how tempting it can be to replay the “what ifs” and “should haves.” At first, it feels like we’re processing—but really, we’re just marinating in the problem. And what we water always grows.

The good news? We have a choice.

Instead of feeding the mold, starve it.

Shift your focus. When your thoughts start spinning, pause. Take a deep breath. Ask yourself: Am I pouring energy into the problem—or the solution? Talk about solutions, not problems. Replace ruminating with gratitude. Write down what you’re thankful for, even if it’s something as simple as your morning coffee, a warm shower, or the friend who checked in on you.

Gratitude redirects your mind like sunlight breaking through the clouds.

And when you catch yourself feeding the mold again (because you will—it’s human), gently bring yourself back. Don’t judge. Just redirect.

Because at the end of the day, what you nourish will always grow. Feed peace. Feed clarity. Feed joy. Watch how your energy shifts, your light brightens, and your life begins to feel lighter.

The mold shrinks when it’s starved. But your peace? Your joy? Your clarity? They thrive the more you choose them.

So the next time those negative thoughts creep in, ask yourself: What am I feeding right now?

Choose wisely. Choose you.