Assignment7: Jealousy

Jealousy is simply and clearly the fear that you do not have value. Jealousy scans for evidence to prove the point - that others will be preferred and rewarded more than you. There is only one alternative - self-value. If you cannot love yourself, you will not believe that you are loved. You will always think it's a mistake or luck. Take your eyes off others and turn the scanner within. Find the seeds of your jealousy, clear the old voices and experiences. Put all the energy into building your personal and emotional security. Then you will be the one others envy, and you can remember the pain and reach out to them. (Jennifer James)

   Jealousy is one of the most common emotions. But no one wants to admit there a jealous person. It tends to bring out the bad in people. Even though most of us know better but still let it get to us. Some animals even experience this emotion. Liks for example Chimpanzes or Elephants. Jealousy has been around for centurys. In a lot of the storys in history they involve jealousy. Jealousy has a very big impact on us humans. So why do we still behave in this way? Doctors say because our jobs, family, homes and other material things. All this stuff are things we dint want to lose and they mean a lot to us.

   Envy in some ways is like jealousy. Envy is when you want what other people have. Like nice cars, big houses and brand name clothes. But some people say its not the same. Jealousy is the fear of losing something. And when something like that does happen people start to fill angyry or sad. In my opinion I think envy is the same thing.

  On of the types of jealousy is relationship. Its the most common type thats experienced. Most of the first fights couples encounter is because of jealousy. Another is when you want something that a friend has. Or the fear of losing a friend. Jealousy between siblings is another big one. One sibling can become jealous if a new baby comes into the family. They usually fill like their parents dont pay attention to them anymore.

   Overcoming jealousy is one of those things easiere said then done. Jealousy is always in the back of our minds. To overcome it you have to search within your heart. The reason your having these fillings is because something is bothering you. Some jealousy is good sometimes. And too much can ruin things and somtimes be life threatening.

"If envy were a fever, all the world would be ill.(Danish Proverb)"