Posted by Dinah on April 28, 2007, at 7:32:18
In reply to Question for you, posted by Declan on April 28, 2007, at 1:35:21
Question for you in return. Can you be more specific?
There are all kinds of reasons for envy, and all kinds of different ways to handle them.
If I feel envy about something completely out of my control, like say I envy Cindy Crawford for her fabulous bone structure, I suppose all I can do is acknowledge that and try to find peace with it and not let it consume me.
If I feel envy about something that is somewhat or completely in my control, like say I envy Cindy Crawford for the fact that she isn't as heavy as I am and has nice muscles, I can acknowledge it and then decide how much I'm willing to give up to have, if not the same body, at least a better one than I've got now. If I envy Mother Theresa for her generous spirit, I can try to cultivate more generosity in myself, using her for a role model. Although I think I'd have to conclude that I am not willing to give up all to serve those in need the way she was.
Does that in any way answer your question, or have I missed the mark?
poster:Dinah
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