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Why Not Happiness , Instead Of Jealousy......(Pt. 1)
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Why Not Happiness , Instead Of Jealousy......(Pt. 1) |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA 
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 ~*~~*~ Why is it that when someone has finally found happiness and blessings in their lives that some others they know don't feel happiness for them Those others seem to feel jealousy and envy Making snide remarks and saying words to hurt and to discourage instead of to help and to encourage Acting as if they resent another person finding happiness and contentment in their lives They take every opportunity to give to them cutting remarks or ridicule Causing to be sad, the person who has found joy, happiness, and peace in the midst of a troubled world Sometimes these jealous and unhappy others are so unhappy and miserable themselves that they want everyone else to be as they are Why is this, I ask Why can't people just be happy for one another in their blessings and encourage each other in their sadness Oh, if only this would be would not life be so much more joyful and happy for many more people ~*~~*~ [This message has been edited by garysgirl (04-14-2003 01:59 AM).] |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
They say "Misery loves company"..If only the joy in ones persons heart could penetrate the sadness of anothers....Sometimes I think it does for many celebrate with you the finding of happiness...I guess some just have a very hard time being happy for those around them...If only they would join in the celebration they would find much of their own sadness retreating.... A wonderful poem with much truth in it...I really enjoyed the read...**hugs** |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Ahh dear Ethel you touch some topic! This is so sadly true. To be jealous and envious creates so much negativity! Thank you for these wonderful reflections. People always think that the neighbour's garden is greener ... but do they know how much hidden pain everybody goes through? ...even the apparently happiest ones! Love, Margherita |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Startime55, You are so right...there are many more people around who celebrate a person's happiness. There's usually just a few of the poor souls who want everyone else to be miserable with them, or so it seems. Then, they think that the true love and happiness someone has found isn't real, and that it's only fantasies. I really do feel sorry for people who have all that negativity, though. Thank you for reading and replying to my little rambling.  Heart Hugs, Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (04-13-2003 09:18 PM).] |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Margherita, you are such a compassionate and sweet person.....and full of wisdon, too. I've never understood people who couldn't be happy for someone's good blessings. It seems that some have lost all faith that things can be different and they don't really believe it when it happens for someone else. I wonder if true love and happiness happened to them, if they would even know it was there? And, yes, other people don't really know the pain and hurt that others have been through, do they? I really appreciate your reading my poems and leaving such sweet replies. Heart Hugs, Ethel [This message has been edited by garysgirl (04-13-2003 09:19 PM).] |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
Well it's definitely true. People are generally so self-absorbed that they can't feel happiness for another person, only a contrastive jealousy. It's funny how if you look around, you'll notice that so many of our social norms dealing with the concept of love actually cater to this jealousy... if only love was something that could be felt boundless, and sincere joy for another person's well-being something that we actually embrace... You're right, things would be much greater. All we can do is try to live by example... maybe things will improve if we can show the world how it's possible to feel another person's joy, free of jealousy... Writing poetry on the topic is certainly a good start. I commend you.  Parasite God becomes as |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
I have been the recipient of this too! I don't get it either. I recently had to let a 10 year friendship go over this very same thing. I have to say I do feel released from the anguish she felt so compelled to bestow on me. When wonderful things happen to my friends and foes alike, I am elated for them. It is, I believe, insecurities that cause other to behave like this. I try to let it go, and if that doesn't work, I pray! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Unfortunately what you have written about is far too common. Green is one of my favorite colors--but not when it oozes out of the pores of a jealous person. I have found that if I dig deep within myself and pull out lots of love to send to that insecure and unhappy person, they can turn into the lovely color pink before my very eyes! It really works! Then we're both happy! Lovin' hugs...and VERY happy for you and Gary!  Linda |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Ethel, this is so very sad but true, sweet friend, I only wish everyone could feel happy for everyone else as He has a plan for us all and before someone would find that joy, they only let themselves sink! (sad sigh) I pray this jealousy can end and no one will ever have to live like Othello and Iago again, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
garysgirl - exactly what I have also fouind and seen. I believe the person can't be happy for someone else unless they are happy with themselves... BC |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
LP, you are so right. In whatever group we happen to be in, there are always people who are jealous of others. And, yes, those people are usually so self-absorbed that they can't feel the happiness for others. It's not just jealousy over others love relationships, either. As I'm sure you know, there are so-called friends who are envious of abilities and accomplishments of others, too. Sometimes they might be able to accomplish the same things if they would put forth their energies into trying to do things they're so jealous of in others. Yes, all we can do is to try to be examples for others and to try to help people to see how they're acting. Thank you for reading and replying. Hugs, Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Patricia, I feel exactly like you do....I feel great joy for my friends, and yes, my enemies, whenever something good happens for them. I'm even happy for complete strangers who have good fortune. For instance, if I read a poem about someone being in love, I am so happy for the couple. I don't try to figure out if it's for real or not. Thank you very much for reading and replying to me. Hugs, Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Vandana, I really appreciate you for reading and replying to my poems. You are a very sweet person. I'm glad that you enjoyed it, too. Thank you. Hugs, Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Linda, you are right. Isn't that color of green ugly? Jealousy really is a green-eyed monster. And, I have seen some of the poor insecure people who are this color turn into a happy shade of pink. It still bothers me, though.....but not for too long at a time. Because, I won't let it. It just keeps re-occurring. Each time I just have to get over it again, because I refuse to let anyone take this happiness away from me and Gary. And, sweet Lady, I know that you are very happy for us. We really appreciate it, too. Thank you for being you. Hugs and happiness, Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Noah, it would be such a great life if everyone could have the attitude that you have. You are a great example for people. Do you know that? You are happy for everyone. Thank you, sweet friend, for being you. Hugs, Ethel |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Bill, you're right. Until a person is happy with themselves, they can't be happy for anyone else. It's really sad to me. Everyone has trials and troubles happen to them in life. We just have to work through them and try to see a brighter side. Thank you for reading and replying to me. Hugs, Ethel |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
I have asked myself this question many, many times. Some people just can't stand for others to be happy. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
That's the truth, Sue. And I just can't seem to ever understand it, either. It makes me really happy for others when they have something good happen to them. I know that it does you, too. Hugs, Ethel |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yes...well said! |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Alas Ethel, success in any part of life will always breed some jealousy. Money, fame, work or love all are targets. But they can't take from you what is not theirs. Courage dear girl... If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
All I can say, Ethel, is that you're not one of them... and for that? We are blessed!  |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Beautifully written, beautifully illustrated, and coming from a heart that knows real love......no need to worry about anyone else when you have that!!! Accept these small gifts from my gypsy heart ~~S~~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
*never mind* I enjoyed the write, gg... and always wish you every happiness. *S* [This message has been edited by suthern (04-15-2003 09:28 AM).] |
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Lisann Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 350 |
Funny that i should read this today......as i just had an argument with a "friend" about this very thing. Something incredible happened to me.....something that I should have been so happy about...and i was until i told my "friend" about it. Those that know me know that the majority of my life has been incredibly difficult. Good things don't come my way often. But....something good did come my way.....something that did involve my "friend" indirectly. Anyway....I told her about......expecting her to be happy for me........perhaps even proud of herself because she is the reason or at least the inspiration of what it is that I accomplished. I was so thrilled about it.....was congratulated by all my co-workers.....she on the other hand said nothing. The one person whose opinion means the most to me......offered no congratulations or support of any kind. Its not like I was expecting her to make a huge issue of it but I was expecting some kind of reaction from her. I invited her out to lunch with me to celebrate and she said no. She said "its no big deal god dont' think so much of yourself." She really hurt me with her response........or rahter lack of response. Even now.....people at work are still congratulating me and I can't be happy about it.....i want to be but her response to me was so cold and so hurtful that I can't be. |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
I know..... I wish it wasn't like that. Someone I know was jealous of my happiness and wanted me to push someone I love dearly away and I did. I'm ashamed for doing it and resent the person for asking me to do that. But, anywayz enough said. I really like your poem. It's lovely in it's truth and honesty. Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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