“Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.”
I’ve been there, and sometimes I’m still there. I believe it’s human nature that sometimes we look around and are envious of other’s possessions and/or achievements.
To have what they have, would I be willing to trade my life for their’s though? No.
I’m blessed beyond compare, I have more than I ever thought I would. It may not be the path I thought I would take, but I have satisfaction and gratitude for my life.
I like who I am, I’m a darned nice person. Sometimes I fall prey to the “If only I had the same _____ that so-and-so has . . . ” Occasionally I feel sad for some of the things I’m most passionate about that I’ve had to walk away from for budgetary reasons. Watching others still get to do it because they are married and can afford it. Honestly, it stings.
But to make a list of my “haves” and my “have nots” – clearly I “have” and need to learn today’s lesson is part of the process of making myself whole again. I promise to try to be more grateful and less envious, and know it’s part of a bigger plan.
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