Day 15: When Envy doesn't cut it...

Lately, I've been finding myself wishing I were this or that...envying others...and envying their life.

I say this honestly - I promise it's not something that I find easy to share.

Have you felt that way? Have you seen friends/family/anyone else...and envied them?

There is a reason that God made envy one of the deadliest sins - because it can not only hurt you on the surface, but it can truly hurt your soul.

It can control you - you can become obsessed.

So when this happens, I often turn inside - I've asked myself what do I want? Why do I want it? And what work have they done that I still need to do? The definition of a pro is someone who makes it look easy.

So really? What have you not done that they have?

So how do you prevent this or work through it?
-Stop looking....
-No really....
-Then - discover the real reason why you are being envious- are you wishing for more money? More opportunity? or more _______?
-Think about what you can do to make your life a little more lively - and how you can accomplish the same.
-Be thankful for what you have in your life
-Start living? Staring at others lives will never allow you to create yours....

Here's a quote to leave you with:

The definition of suffering:
"Wanting what you can't have, getting what you don't want, and not knowing which"

Happiness or Envy & Regret - which one will you pick?

Hope this encourages you!
Love always,
Lida