Sure, I was out being kind so I didn't have time to write a blog.........yeah, well. No excuses, just dropped the ball. I have had, and continue to have, many kind people of all walks in my life. I try to be kind as well, but more of it is needed. Life can really suck, so bring on the random acts of kindness! I want to give those along with receiving them. Note: I have noticed that some people have trouble receiving a kindness. They are usually one of two types of people: 1. Some are rarely shown kind acts, so recoil at first that someone would actually do something nice for them; 2. Some people like to ONLY be the giver and almost refuse a kind act toward them. Givers, ya gotta let us in sometimes!
Enough said; Week Three: Love does not envy
Envy: painful or resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another joined with a desire to possess the same advantage.
Aha. Here's the definition of jealous, just so you can see the difference:
Jealous: Hostile toward a rival or one believed to enjoy an advantage.
I think the word hostile sets them apart. So, by the looks of it, envy can be felt deeply within. I'm sure I can make a pretty good list of what/who I'm envious of. Keeping envy at bay can be a really harsh mental work-out. Someone always has an advantage over you. Financial, appearance, material items, talent, etc. Am I thankful for what I have? Yes. Do I want more out of life? YESSSSSSSS! So the bigger, stronger yes rallies on the side of what I don't have at this point and time. Envy? Perhaps
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Ok, never thought of associating the word painful with envy. However, the older I get the more pain I experience from seeing what other people have and what my family needs. When I was younger I used to think I had time and ways to work on getting certain things that I felt were needed to raise a family properly. Now that "father time" is breathing down my neck, things look a little different.
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