
Jealousy
Speaking of sin, a few nights ago I was kept up by a roiling case of jealousy the likes of which I had not seen since high school. This is not to claim that I’m free from all jealousy – oh, no. I quietly […]
Speaking of sin, a few nights ago I was kept up by a roiling case of jealousy the likes of which I had not seen since high school. This is not to claim that I’m free from all jealousy – oh, no. I quietly craft my low-grade, ever-present brand of envy while hoping that the shiny veneer of happiness, self-esteem and well-adjusted-ness I attempt to apply regularly is not easily punctured by that prettier girl’s smile, this friend’s promotion, that friend’s bouquet of roses from “the best boyfriend ever,” whathisnamefromhighschool’s award, this friend’s status update about their dogs playing in the sprinkler getting 15 comments and 20 “likes” while the ones you post about reconciliation, unity and justice go unliked and ignored while another’s deep thoughts on those very topics get reposted by a mutual friend…the list could go on. And it does, thanks to social media. (more…)
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