Jeal·ous·y:
noun, plural jeal·ous·ies for 4.
1.jealous resentment against a rival, a person enjoying success or advantage, etc., or against another’s success or advantage itself.
2. mental uneasiness from suspicion or fear of rivalry, unfaithfulness, etc., as in love or aims.
3. vigilance in maintaining or guarding something.
4. a jealous feeling, disposition, state, or mood.
I always find it particularly odd when I see people post on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to “be jealous” of them. Or better yet, say things like “mine is better/hotter/cutter than yours.” I try to wrap my head around why someone feels they need to try so hard to make the rest of their friends or the world jealous of them. I don’t get it. Especially when I admittedly disagree wholeheartedly.
I’ve been asking myself lately, is the reason we all social network to make our friends, acquaintances and even enemies jealous? Sometimes I’m not so sure the real answer to that. Anyone who loves social media loves to gloat and brag about happy occasions or something they’re excited about. Why not? We all do it. And sure, if you’re posting pictures that you’re soaking up the sun somewhere the rest of us might be a little envious that we’re not basking with you. But are we really supposed to be jealous of someone else’s entire life? I think not. Certainly not if you’re happy and content in your own life. Personally, I try to be as upbeat and positive as possible, but hell, I also complain when I’m annoyed about something. No matter how great life is, it’s not always rainbows and butterflies 100% of the time, for anyone. So why should I be jealous of you?
My conclusion is that someone who is shoving jealousy down everyone’s throats has some serious insecurities and deep down is unhappy and pretending. I’m here to tell you to step out of your facade and just live your life and don’t worry about what anyone else thinks of it or you. Who cares! If you’re happy great! If you’re not, then do something to change it. But let’s be honest, none of us are perfect. And trying to convince people to be jealous of you only makes you look insecure and like you’re starving for attention.
Be jealous? I think not. Jealousy is an ugly evil and perfection is all what you make of it. And the key to perfection is being perfectly imperfect in your own skin and in your life. I don’t know about anyone else, but the only shoes I want to walk in are my own.
~Susieqsinger