One Minute Mindfulness - Working With Jealousy

In this teaching, Geoff Bell-Devaney discusses the concept of jealousy and explains how we often believe that there is not enough happiness to go around. He shares the idea of abundant happiness and talks about ways that we can shift our perspective in ways that enable us to allow more happiness into our own lives and those of others.

Transcript

Many of us subconsciously believe that it's only after we become happy that those around us can feel the same.

We may publicly support other people,

But secretly envy them when they do succeed.

Most of us would love to have more money or quality relationships,

For example,

But when we don't and see our close friends or relatives growing in these areas,

We can sometimes start to feel jealous,

Scared,

Or lonely.

Perhaps you can let your friend have their happiness and realize that it can in no way diminish your own.

You see,

Happiness is something that there's an unlimited supply of.

It's important to remember that a happy,

Fulfilled world will always be a better place to live in.

When people feel happier,

They're naturally more generous,

Open,

And easygoing.

So we should always wish the best for our friends,

Family,

And acquaintances.

By doing this,

We'll brighten our world and more clearly understand the potential for happiness that our own lives hold.

When we allow others to have their happiness,

We can more easily feel as if we are enough and begin to see that their joy cannot limit our own.

Reviews

My life is so much happier, when I can practise this.

What a beautiful reminder and perfect reset of my perspective! Thank you so much!

Short talk, short comment... because there is not much to add: excellent, helpful, brightening the thinking! Thank you!