Jealousy is one of the toughest feelings we come up against in our lives. There is not much worse than the aching sense that somehow life has been unfair to us, while it has rewarded someone else. It's even worse if we're in contact with the other person on a daily basis. It may be a friend, sibling, a spouse, child or even someone famous. Whatever the case, we can begin the process of healing by understanding that jealousy is a common human emotion.
We cannot indulge this feeling for long nor should we encourage it by gossiping or feeling sorry for ourselves. To do so only increases the power it has over us. Even though it is not easy to get past being jealous of someone or something, you can! Start by recognizing that jealousy may offer us information about something we desire and unless it is a behavior we should avoid, this may be the first step toward obtaining our desire. Perhaps the most important step you can take is to realize that you have a life that is utterly unique to you. Your life is full of it's own meaning and beauty and could never be found in another. Your life is a sacred gift.
While no one is immune and we all become jealous to one degree or other the good news is we can all overcome and learn.
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