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Understanding Envy & Jealousy
Manage episode 434379818 series 3356106
This week, I speak to the two powerful emotions: envy and jealousy. These emotions, often misunderstood and used interchangeably, play a significant role in our lives, influencing our actions, thoughts, and ultimately, our Project Weight Loss journey.
Envy typically arises when we desire something that someone else has, reflecting a scarcity mindset that leaves us feeling less than or lacking. Jealousy, on the other hand, involves the fear of losing something or someone we value, often leading to a sense of insecurity. Understanding the distinct nature of these emotions is crucial because they both create barriers—envy distorts our perception of others' lives, making us believe the grass is greener elsewhere, while jealousy stems from a fear of loss that can damage our relationships and self-esteem.
By recognizing and addressing these emotions, we can begin to dismantle the barriers they create, opening ourselves up to true intimacy, compassion, and self-acceptance. Envy and jealousy are natural, but they don’t have to control us. Instead of letting these emotions dictate our thoughts and actions, we can shift our perspective, celebrate others' successes, and recognize the abundance in our own lives.
This awareness allows us to live more freely and fully, helping us to stay focused on our own goals and to work towards our best lives with a sense of peace and possibility.
Quote of the Week:
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” -Rumi
Brenee Brown Interview with Ellen
Calm App Meditation-Envy
Let’s go, let’s get it done.
Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org
129 епізодів
Manage episode 434379818 series 3356106
This week, I speak to the two powerful emotions: envy and jealousy. These emotions, often misunderstood and used interchangeably, play a significant role in our lives, influencing our actions, thoughts, and ultimately, our Project Weight Loss journey.
Envy typically arises when we desire something that someone else has, reflecting a scarcity mindset that leaves us feeling less than or lacking. Jealousy, on the other hand, involves the fear of losing something or someone we value, often leading to a sense of insecurity. Understanding the distinct nature of these emotions is crucial because they both create barriers—envy distorts our perception of others' lives, making us believe the grass is greener elsewhere, while jealousy stems from a fear of loss that can damage our relationships and self-esteem.
By recognizing and addressing these emotions, we can begin to dismantle the barriers they create, opening ourselves up to true intimacy, compassion, and self-acceptance. Envy and jealousy are natural, but they don’t have to control us. Instead of letting these emotions dictate our thoughts and actions, we can shift our perspective, celebrate others' successes, and recognize the abundance in our own lives.
This awareness allows us to live more freely and fully, helping us to stay focused on our own goals and to work towards our best lives with a sense of peace and possibility.
Quote of the Week:
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” -Rumi
Brenee Brown Interview with Ellen
Calm App Meditation-Envy
Let’s go, let’s get it done.
Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org
129 епізодів
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