AM I A TOXIC PERSON?

AM I A TOXIC PERSON?  The picture says it all and speaks loudly.  When I enter the room do I try to be the center of attention? Do I always express MY opinion as if it is sacred or TRUTH? Do I have a critical or a spirit of being a victim?  Am I competing, comparing, or trying to control others?  Do I manipulate others with my unhealthy expression of emotions: anger, isolation, ignoring, constant attention to my tech toy/phone? HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD speak to me about me, not about anyone else!  This picture copied from Cary Nieuwhof's article on Twitter.

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