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take one of the most common poisons of someone else’s gift or achievement- and
the mind, Jealousy, as an example. consciously nurture positive thoughts
that will cultivate an opposite, generous
Why are we jealous of others? The attitude toward that person. On the other
answer is very simple. We envy those hand, we can nurse our envy and allow
whom we would like to be. Whatever it jealousy to fester and consume us.
is we wish- to be smart, good-looking,
athletic, successful, happily married, At what point does that consumption
etc.- when we meet someone with those transform itself into a curse? A curse
gifts or achievements, it is difficult to be arises from intense thought and a will
glad for their blessing and not feel the to bring misfortune and unhappiness
pangs of envy. This is the point at which on someone. If you obsess on jealous
we have a choice to make. On the one thoughts to the point that you begin
hand, we can choose the enlightened wishing harm on the object of your
path, recognize our envious thoughts jealousy, your thoughts will take on a
for the poison they are- the lust for powerfully concentrated negative energy.
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