Hello
world, some might say that I have taken the longest time possible to come and
share my thoughts about the world with you, and for that, I do apologise with
the sincerest heart that I can muster.
Anyway,
I have put a lot of thought into this one…today I am talking about jealousy…and
not jealousy in the one form everyone associates to it. I am talking about the
broad picture that is jealousy. The one that makes you hate someone without
knowing it, or even detest someone for the sole reason of his or her existence.
What
is jealousy?
Should
I use the dictionary…I don’t know. However, according to the dictionary,
jealousy is a word that typically refers to the thoughts and feelings of
insecurity, fear, concern, anxiety over an anticipated loss or status of
something of great personal value. In short jealousy is that feeling you get
when you do not want to lose something or in ‘most cases’ someone.
Anyhow,
I was in a conversation with someone about this particular feeling, and believe
me, we somehow do not agree on the whole principle of jealousy. Yes, cast your
stones and get out your pitchforks, but after you reach the end of this
particular post. This person strongly believes that whereas jealousy is good,
it does more harm than good (writing this statement reminds me of my literature
examination papers in high school)
Back
to the topic at hand. Yes, jealousy is bad. I mean any human being out there
has experienced it. You are not a bloody robot so there is no way that you who
is reading this has not experienced it. Jealousy makes you a mean person. It
makes you over protective and we all know what happens to things that are over
protected…in most cases they are the biggest disappointments any man, woman or
child will ever see.
On
a whole, I think jealousy is good. In all its dark and furious glory, jealousy
helps to build that which you hold close. Let me look at it from the most
obvious angle…relationships (left, right and centre), both emotional and intimate,
as well as platonic ones. Think about it. You would not cultivate what you have
in any form. I mean as a woman or man, you would not treat your partner as
special if you did not get jealous. You would not make your friend feel like
you’re the only real friend in the world if you were not jealous.
And…
The
biggest thing that I can say is that it would not really lead you to greater
heights if you did not get jealous. Some people make it in this world because
they are jealous of some Mary, Jane, Alice, Tom, Dick or Harry. Look at
Cristiano Ronaldo the world soccer star, although he will deny it. He is
jealous of Messi and to be frank the reverse is true. The result of their
jealousy, is some out of this world consistency from both men in the world of soccer.
Look
at Apple and Samsung.
Look
at Russia and USA
Look
at Play Station and X Box
Look
at your relationship (if you are in a committed and happy one)
Look
at religions (this might get me in trouble but think about it)
All
of them in some form or another are cultivated by jealousy. Jealousy is a bad
thing, but if you are reading this, trust me, jealousy is one of the necessary
evils of this world. Whatever you want to believe, if you are a human being,
there is no denying that you have felt that pang in your soul. Whether it is
towards a loved one, business partner or even just the stranger on the road,
you have felt it.
So,
think about it my friends, Think about being jealous and do not be discouraged
by its fear. Use its fear to fire you because jealousy leads to anger and anger
is one of the things I know that burns the brightest when making a man or woman
achieve greatness. But my anger rant will be for another day.
Until
the next time, my friends, I will always remain the dream chasing nerd…
PS:
Most
people see me as evil,
Others
think I am the worst,
But
few understand,
I
mean no harm,
I
mean no trouble,
In
my own way, I am here to help,
Not
to make you weak,
But
to make you fight for what you hold dear…
Do
not look at me as bad if you want to remain sane,
Because
many have turned to darkness, just by being in my presence,
For
I am what we all are and what we all do not want to be…
