Envy is the shortest path to self-destruction.

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What is envy? It's a bad trait, or is it an unpleasant emotion, or is the greatest evil and curse of man?

Envy is like a cancer that is able to envelop and defeat anyone. The envious person can never enjoy life. Such a person will always feel that he is not happy. His neighbor grass is greener. And the car from a neighbor better. And the life of a neighbor luckier. Envious nature, insatiable. Envy requires more and more power. And in the end, envy is able to fully subdue the man. If you are not struggling with envy, it will eat you. You will become her slave.

How to deal with envy. I think there are a few ways you are able to get rid of this destructive emotion.

• Do not compare yourself with others.

Competition and comparing their achievements with other people is a waste of time. We all have different living conditions, different pace, different motivation and purpose. Therefore, the results are different. The only person worth comparing yourself to is ourselves in the past. Try to do something better today than they did yesterday. Go work on yourself and self-development. And then you'll see what you've achieved those goals, which you dreamed.

• Rejoice that you already have.

Often notice the successes you have achieved. You did some great work, if you have it. Some things seem so familiar that we cease to value them. But for some, these things are an accomplishment. "I have not kept, but we cry when we lose it."(Russian proverb). Think, because you are already happy. Even if there is still a long way to the dream. This way is happiness. Take care of what you have.

• Grow in kindness.

Try to see the positive side in the world around you. Be kind and sincere. Rejoice in the achievements of your family and friends. And remember - happiness no one falls on his head from heaven. Behind every achievement of man lies a long way and a lot of work. And surely people put a lot of effort to achieve this success. On his way as well as you had various obstacles. Rejoice for him. Praise him for his efforts. "A true friend is not one who shares our sorrows. A true friend is the one who is not suffocating with envy, seeing our happiness."

• Be thankful.

Start your day with a smile and gratitude. Because you have a new day and new opportunities. All goals are achievable if we continue on our way with a clear conscience and faith. Be thankful to your family and friends for their support, your parents for your life and education. And grateful for every person in your life, for the experience he gave you. Be thankful even for the difficulties. After all the difficulties and obstacles builds our character and lead us to new achievements. "We must begin with thanksgiving for everything. The beginning of joy is to be satisfied with their situation." (Ambrose Of Optina)

Continue to always work on yourself. Become better every day. Purify your mind and soul from the black of the poisonous emotions that take our energy and hinder us from moving forward. And then your path will become filled with joy and happy.