Its omnipresent. Marketing companies depend on this aspect of our human nature to drive consumption. No one bears immunity to it. It creeps in when you least expect it.
It happens. Lately that jealousy has been popping up and its been hard to not fall into the "why not me" trap that often follows the visit of the green eyed monster.
So what's to be done? I see too many people play the victim card. They use that card to abuse those they love. They use that card to break the law because they feel they're owed. Overspend in order to keep up with their neighbors or friends.
Break the cycle. As of late I'm making a conscious effort to do that. I let the thoughts manifest but do not let them take hold. The thoughts creep in and I can feel my face turning to sour grapes, I start to think of the positives in my life. I take stock of what's going right and what's not working. Then I ask myself, "What are you going to do to change the things that aren't going right?" Because in the end, it all comes down to that. Don't like the circumstances? Change your reaction to them. Try something new. And most importantly remember there maybe someone out there having the same jealous thoughts regarding your life.
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