Envy is coveting, for yourself, what another person has. Initially, you rationalize the feeling. As Envy persists, you notice it dominating your attention.
Did the other person rub you the wrong way from the get go? If they replaced your long-held position, Envy’s fangs may have pierced your skin before you even met? Now, at every turn, their achievements, or the way their life seems to outshine yours, rattles you.
Once you admit it, how do you get rid of an emotion that refuses to give up reign over your every thought? The more you work to release yourself from Envy, the more grandiose it becomes.
Rather than fighting it, ask Envy what it wants. Don’t be surprised if Envy replies,
“What do you want!”
When you answer, be specific. Then, consider how Envy pointed you to personal dreams, you’ve suppressed. In shifting from blame of the other to your own aspirations you might discover a gift.
As you pause to consider why you feel envious, you realize desires you’ve pushed aside. Could this irritating person be in your life so that you can live more fully?
Or, perhaps you’ve been the recipient of another’s Envy. If so, you are all too familiar with veiled insults, backhanded compliments, rumors and twisted truths. As a result, friends distanced themselves from you.
Refusing to face emotions, like envy, hurt not only the one feeling them, but also everyone involved.
Each person comes to an encounter with a spirit, or vibration. Their energy is present at the time, but also reverberates after they leave. Heavy energy affects everyone negatively.
So, what can you do?
Take time to discern, by paying attention to the still, small voice inside.
When you sense something is off, quietly observe. Anyone can say what you want to hear or act impressively. Their energy, however, will never lie.
If someone else’s Envy has slithered its way into your life, rather than getting defensive or shrinking yourself, begin transmuting the affects of their blame toward you. Then, find a way to live into a life-giving love that benefits everyone!
Making Spirit Flesh*
What practices connect your soul more deeply to Spirit, thus raising your energy, to a healing vibrational level?
