Community Chat

[LilacTree]

Appearance, lifestyle, social prominence, wealth, etc?

[gmkb]

Never!!  We all have good and bad in our life.  Everyone needs to accept, make the most of and be thankful for what we have that is positive.

[SaRina]

Not now, not ever.  I have always been happy with my position in life, modest though it may be.

I have never felt a need or desire to compete with others; only with myself.

[Puzzle Piece]

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@LilacTree wrote:

Appearance, lifestyle, social prominence, wealth, etc?

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No, not really.  We were taught not to envy others debts - cars, boats, homes.  Looking at things that way, we didn't envy. 

However, we were taught to admire good examples and good taste/style. 

[ChynnaBlue]

Of course. Isn't everyone sometimes? I don't think it's a problem unless it makes someone resentful, bitter, or unable to think about anything else.

I know if my friend goes on a cruise, I'm thrilled for her, but I'm also envious and wish I could go. I know someone else who gets resentful and mad about people who are shown compassion and get money because they were in a bad situation and it went public or people showed kindness after someone was publically bullied. He gets resentful and bitter because no one ever gave him a bunch of money and he's suffering and he's been bullied and no one ever threw him a party. That's the bad kind of envy. He's always miserable and makes everyone else miserable, then complains because no one likes him.

[dex]

I envy people who have courage and confidence.I have regrets about other things..such as I miss being a young busy mom.I loved those busy years and wish I could go back.

[terrier3]

No, never.

Everyone has their successes and their challenges. You can have a lot of money and material goods and be poor in love and self respect. You can be knock out physically beautiful one day - and then lose it through illness, an accident or natural aging in a heartbeat.

I just strive to do the best that I can do every day. That's all I can control.

[kdgn]

A little bit and it surfaces when the massive powerball winnings are announced. Then again, one must buy a ticket if they ever want a chance to win-

[Plaid Pants2]

The only time that I was "envious" of someone was my best friend when I was in my 20's.

She had such talent to create art, drawings and sculptures, and it came so easily for her.

Then there is me who has trouble drawing a stick figure!*lol*

But envy others for their wealth, etc?

No.

I'm just grateful for what I do have.

[tansy]

I have my moments.