toxic, corrosive, destructive, and on occasion even banal… but also kind of a vibe.
When channeled properly, jealousy can be a powerful emotion and not such a mental trap.
The word jealous is defined as feeling or showing an envious resentment of someone or their achievements, possessions, or perceived advantages. When you think about this in the practical sense, it is kind of ridiculous to ever get jealous given that no one owns anyone, anything, or any place; we just get territorial about everything.
In some circles, it’s even taboo to talk about this emotion let alone feel it. F*ck that, I feel it all the time.
So, if we are going to get jealous, let’s roll with it. For example, let’s take the interpersonal definition of jealousy that we all love. I like you yet you seem to like someone else’s attention. First, congratulations to you for having feelings. Channel that and redirect all the energy that jealousy creates towards creative juices, boundless enthusiasm, and even beautifully unexpected romances that are under your nose. Don’t let that sh*t get pent up!
Easier said than done, right?
Rewind your past and the pattern is clear: jealousy brews, you get upset, you say things you don’t mean, and ultimately it makes you even more jealous. Instead, play with this moment. “Nice to see you again my friend jealousy, thank you for showing me I am not a dead fish in the sea of endless opportunities.” Mindset is a choice, circumstance is arguably one as well.
So get jealous, stew in it, relish the brewing vibe, and then make moves.