sometimes envy sparks for those who are afraid to walk...
then again, envy may be evoked in an effort to cripple another's stride
more often than not, envy is an infection; an allergic reaction to proactive energy
the mightier the energy, the more envy will begin to swell, spit and itch
like poison ivy, if one resists the temptation to scratch, the infection may soon heal
however, it may never occur to those who bear its burden, that envy is contagious upon the self
that envy is in fact an insidious infection which spreads from within...
jenji
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Very well written. Envy is not good, I don't think. We shouldn't envy anyone...when I am depressed, I am just depressed, for no reason.
No evy, no hate, no nothing.
Thanks for stopping at my blog :)
We all suffer moments of weakness (such as those when envy takes sway), but as long as we acknowledge that they are moments of weakness, and try to learn how to be less weak, there's hope.
It's not easy.
(I can't help but wonder whether this post was inspired by a moment when Jenji felt envy or by someone being envious of her.)
Doug, I appreciate your curiosity and as always, the way your brain works.
My thoughts regarding envy were originally inspired by a grateful revelation I had during the holidays, wherein I reflected upon the behavior of a particular individual and thought (whilst in a hot, therapeutic tubbie I’d like to add), I may suffer through various and sometimes quite serious predicaments, problems and ailments etc., but thank Santa Central I’m not a slave to the all encompassing envy, because that shit is dangerous and downright detrimental to proactive and/or enlightened functioning and ultimately, healthy, meaningful relationships. And what a waste of energy! For that, I am supremely thankful.
—which, to be completely honest this thought was considerably less garrulous than that of the above. The thought simply presented itself within the ol noodle as, “envy blows…that’s one diversion that I’m glad I’ve never had an urge to obey.” Oh, and that my (insert relative name here) is a shallow bastard in need of an intervention, stat. Yet it's difficult to reason with those who are afflicted with envy, you know?
Still, I didn’t blog about it until a woman coincidentally asked about envy within the same week, which finally encouraged me to blog about it.
And regarding the previous post and the lamp next to my bed. Well, the lamp is clear across the room and I simply grew weary of the rigmarole I had to go through in order to decipher the chicken scratch I would be faced with each and every morning after a night of blind as a bat, frenetic scribbling. And let’s be honest, it all seems so profound at the time, doesn’t it; very 3am, I'm a genious, but not so much the next morning, yeah?
Sometimes, yes…sometimes no.
Such is life.
As always, thanks for your comments, they are greatly appreciated.
Be well Doug,
jenji
Great post. How very true about envy, both the post, and in the comments. It's hard to resist human nature, and everyone has moments of weakness; but all in all, envy is often short sighted, and definitely a waste of energy.
Happy weekend, Jenji!
Damnit! I wish I could write like you. I'm so angry!
Just dropping in to see how you're doing and to say happy weekend! :)
I'm new here, found you at +phc's blog. I enjoy your writing. It gives me that shot of espresso feeling.
Thanks for the kind words,tati.
I'm happy to be of service when you need that extra kick in the pants that a plain ol cafe' grande just cannot provide.
jenji
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