Feeling Jealous | by Madisyn Taylor Jealousy is one of the toughest feelings we come up against in our lives. There is not much worse than this aching sense that somehow life has been unfair to us, while amply rewarding someone else. It's even worse if that someone else is present in our daily lives, making it difficult for us to get the space we need to feel and heal our pain. We may be jealous of a sibling, a dear friend, or even famous personalities. We may even face the challenge of feeling jealous of our spouse, our child, or one of our parents. Whatever the case, we can normalize our experience by understanding that, as painful as it is, jealousy is a common human feeling. Nevertheless, it is important that we not revel in our jealousy for too long, feeding it with inner talk or gossip with others. If we do, we run the risk of losing ourselves to its negative power. Jealousy has something good to offer us, though, and that is information about our own heart's desire. When we are jealous of certain people, we want what they have, and if we are to be conscious, we must acknowledge that. In this way, we discover what we want for ourselves, which is the first step to getting it. It may be a certain kind of relationship or a career. Whatever it is, it is possible that we could create it for ourselves, in our own lives, if we are able to honor our own desires. Of course, there are times when we cannot heal our jealousy in this way, and then the lesson may be about acceptance and the understanding that our path is different from the paths of those around us. It may be hard to see now, but perhaps it will eventually be clear why our life has taken its particular path. In the end, the best cure for jealousy is the recognition that the life we have is full of its own meaning and beauty, utterly unique to us--a gift that could never be found in the life of another. | DailyOM Product Spotlight New book by Madisyn Taylor: Out Now! Thank you for making my book release a big success! It is my deepest heart's desire to give you the tools necessary to live a full and complete life without the need for antidepressant or anti anxiety mediations. I have put together a simple yet effective plan of action to take control of your life and live unmedicated. Prescription medication isn't the only way we medicate ourselves - we also use self-sabotaging behaviors such as keeping overly busy, not committing, cleaning too much, isolating, drinking or eating too much - all of these behaviors can be addressed and healed in a loving way. See what my good friend Jen Sincero says about my new book. "Via bravely sharing her inspiring journey to self-healing, Madisyn Taylor offers healthy, profound, and easy to implement solutions for anyone dealing with depression, anxiety, and other challenges. This book will give much-needed hope to those who have yet to find a solution to their suffering." -- Jen Sincero (New York Times bestselling author of You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life) Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals 2. Fit and Fierce Over 40 3. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 4. Find True Love in 27 Days 5. 21 Day Yoga Shred 6. HIIT Yoga Fusion 7. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 8. Protect Yourself from Control Dramas 9. 14 Day Spinal Reset 10. Break the Grip of Past Lovers
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