JEALOUSY VS. ENVY

By Vernalee

Jealousy generally “refers to the thoughts or feelings of insecurity, fear, and concern over a relative lack of possessions or safety. Jealousy can consist of one or more emotions such as anger, resentment, inadequacy, helplessness or disgust.“

Envy is ”a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.”

Given those definitions, I once had someone ask me which is worse - Jealousy or envy. I responded, “Both!” You don’t want to be associated with either unflattering description. The negative energy takes up too much time that can be productively used elsewhere. Why use your valuable time being envious or jealous about something or someone else? Those hours could be more wisely devoted to you. Besides, an investment in you is a better utilization of your time and energies. On the flip side, you cannot worry yourself when others are envious or jealous of you. Those are their feelings not yours!

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GOING BEHIND YOUR BACK

By Vernalee

I’m sure that you have heard the old termed phrase - to go behind (one's) back. You may have even had it done to you. To go behind your back occurs when someone does something in your absence. The phrase typically suggests wrongdoing or deceit. May I add that when it happens, you have no knowledge until it has occurred. Many times, you are told. So how does it feel? It doesn’t feel good. It feels even worse when the deceitfulness comes from someone that you thought you could trust. It‘s a hurt that Stings like a bumblebee. A pain that lingers like a throbbing headache. As with most betrayals, you cut your losses. You move on! And do remember, “The rooster always comes home to roost.“

When people do or say bad things about someone, it may come back to bite or haunt them ... photo credit: truthfollowers

GOOD. BETTER. BEST.

By Vernalee

When you own this quote, you have arrived. You have done your best. Nothing beats failure but a try. Nothing beats your best effort. Let’s do it! Let’s be the best that we can be! We have nothing to lose and everything to gain! Photo credit: Ilovetoquote.com