Jealousy and Envy
Useless and destructive emotions.
Jealousy and envy are useless and destructive emotions. It consumes your soul for no good reason. It causes feelings of constant torment.
Jealousy is a fear of loss, and envy is the desire for what someone else has. Both are negative and torturous emotions of inadequacy.
Comparison with others can lead to envy. The feeling that you don’t measure up to someone else. It is a cancer of the soul that leaves only destruction in its wake.
A lack of trust in a relationship often leads to suspicion, and every other person of the opposite sex is perceived as a threat. The fear of losing someone you love, becomes the very thing that can cause it. Possessiveness and fear of humiliation drive most of these negative emotions.
Insecurity and low self-esteem are often the forces behind jealousy. The idea that you don’t compare favorably with a rival starts a cycle of self-sabotage. Anger and anxiety are both disruptive to a positive relationship. It can’t exist at the same time as peace and joy. Many marriages and relationships don’t survive excessive displays of jealousy.
Envy is the unhealthy desire for what others have. Be it quality of life, possessions, or success. It is driven by greed and resentment. It is often caused by emotions of inferiority and a sense of inadequacy. It arises from comparing yourself to others whom you perceive as superior. Envious people will frequently act with spite and aggression towards the person they envy.
In allowing these negative emotions to take root, feelings of resentment and bitterness erode your sense of self. The idea that you deserve what they possess more, causes discontentment with your life. You feel that life has treated you unfairly by not blessing you with the same skills, wealth, looks, or whatever you think is your due.
Jealousy and envy can be put to good use in striving to be better than you are. It can be used as a motivation for personal growth, instead of comparison to others. Set realistic goals for yourself and work towards their realization. Your own achievements will bring you more joy than envy for what you don’t have.
Namaste
Yes two awful emotions. Suck you dry. I see it too.
Jealousy and envy are a toxic combination.
A dynamic that’s best dealt with immediately, not an easy thing to do.
But if dealt with correctly leads to a better and stronger “I”.
I Hope that makes sense!! Brain, hands and words not working in unison!