“You can’t be envious and happy at the same time.” ~Frank Tyger
When you’re fixated on everything someone else has that you lack, it’s near impossible to notice and appreciate everything that’s working in your favor. There’s always something, even if you’re not where you’d like to be professionally, romantically, socially, or personally.
You’ll get there–that doesn’t change that now is a perfect time to be happy.
Envy is a disease of resentful dissatisfaction. Gratitude is not only the antidote–it’s also a choice to accept and enjoy your world as it is.
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About Lori Deschene
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. She started the site after struggling with depression, bulimia, c-PTSD, and toxic shame so she could recycle her former pain into something useful and inspire others to do the same. You can find her books, including Tiny Buddha’s Gratitude Journal and Tiny Buddha’s Worry Journal, here and learn more about her eCourse, Recreate Your Life Story, if you’re ready to transform your life and become the person you want to be.
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I really needed this quote today. Thanks for posting this, it gives me a new perspective!
I loved today’s post…but do you mean that gratitude is the “antidote” not “anecdote”?
I did–thank you so much for pointing out my error!
Great wisdom Lori. Envy is a strong form of desire for what we haven’t yet earned. It can be very dangerous and destructive.