It’s very true that envy makes us miss what blessings we have been given. As “the grass always seems greener on the other side,” comparison to others robs us of the joys that we have.
Yes, agreed! And it can quickly become a sort of a bad habit, and a misplaced focus in life. It's also interesting that while the first Terrace of Pride is often a more "rational" or intellectual flaw, envy is more of an emotional distraction. "Not looking" so much is actually very good advice.
It’s very true that envy makes us miss what blessings we have been given. As “the grass always seems greener on the other side,” comparison to others robs us of the joys that we have.
Yes, agreed! And it can quickly become a sort of a bad habit, and a misplaced focus in life. It's also interesting that while the first Terrace of Pride is often a more "rational" or intellectual flaw, envy is more of an emotional distraction. "Not looking" so much is actually very good advice.