How to Conquer jealousy or envy

There are many ways to conquer jealousy or envy.

1. Know that the person of whom you are jealous or envious has done some good karma in the past and is now reaping the fruit.
2. See it as an inspiration to gain merit yourself.
3. Create a sense of belongingness with them. See that they are a part of you.
4. Think of all you have that they do not have and feel grateful.
5. Observe the sensations.
6. Join hands and form a team with them.
7. Realize that in the current of moving time all will perish.
8. Think of everyone who is jealous of you for what you have and see that what they envy has not brought you joy.
9. Go and ask them, "Are you happy?"

Caroline : And what if they say, "Yes"?

If the anser is "yes" then they must be in the Art of Living! (laughter)

Ananda : What should you do if others are jealous or envious of you?

1. Praise them in superlatives.
2. Create a sense of belongingness in them by your kind actions.
3. Know that their feelings are temporary.
4. The best is not to recognize their envy or jealousy at all. If you recognize a feeling as a reality, it only makes your ignorance grow.
5. Know that all feelings and emotions are just passing clouds.
6. Do not show off your talents to them.
7. Know that they are puppets. THey will all perish like apples and tomatoes--just with a longer shelf life. (laughter)

If nothing else works, just go to sleep (Shirley: And don't forget to take a pillow)

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"Move on & be free. Stop looking for more, then you will be free & compassion will flow from you ” SRI SRI...