DAY 52
Every one has, at one point or another, envied a friend, a family member, a colleague or an acquaintance. Why are we sometimes afflicted by such negative feelings? We probably believe that some parts of our lives lack in meaning and, by comparing ourselves with others, we emphasise that feeling.
Although, the grass might seem greener on your neighbor’s lawn, the truth is, you don’t know what kind of chemical he’s using to make it look so green. Appearances can be deceiving!
Success, in my view, cannot be assessed in terms of professional, social, financial or relational accomplishments, but rather in the ability to find joy and satisfaction in whatever we possess and accomplish. So many wealthy, famous, professionally successful people are unhappy.
Most of us spend our time looking for ways to improve our lives. When we are comparing ourselves with others, we are doing the exact opposite. By focusing on what is missing for our happiness and envying those who are able to enjoy it, we are wasting precious energy that could be used to work toward achieving our own goals.
In Catholic religion, envy is one of the Seven Deadly Sins. If there is a punishment for such a feeling, it is one that we inflict on ourselves. Envying others generates a lot of inner turmoil and suffering; it is definitely not recommended for those trying to find their way toward happiness.
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