Does jealously have value in driving humans to improve themselves or is it a purely negative emotion?

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ravenwind43 · 51-55, F

I don't think one can improve themselves through jealousy. When someone is actively focused on the jealousy (which is a strong emotion) they can't use reason, which is one thing one needs to make improvements.

SomeMichGuy · M

@ravenwind43 Well said!

ravenwind43 · 51-55, F

@SomeMichGuy Thanks!

SomeMichGuy · M

@ravenwind43 Np! I think you encapsulated why we label it "jealousy".

ravenwind43 · 51-55, F

@SomeMichGuy I tend to be low on the jealousy scale but it's not ever escaped me entirely:)

SomeMichGuy · M

@ravenwind43 lol

Well, I think being low on that scale is great!

Sometimes being affected--that's human.

Being honest about that...THAT's rare. 😊😊😊👍👍👍

ravenwind43 · 51-55, F

@SomeMichGuy Thank you. :)

SomeMichGuy · M

@ravenwind43 You are *of course* quite welcome!