The Success of my Enemies

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May 12 2023

Dear Diary,

I’ve had insightful moments recently, but confronting daily challenges proves more productive. Today’s challenge involves dealing with the success of my “enemies”—those I perceive as undeserving. Their status as true “enemies” is irrelevant to my personal growth. The issue lies in my harboring these feelings, with which I’m uncomfortable. It isn’t merely envy—though that may be a surface concern. I feel misunderstood, akin to a “genius”—or a child. Although these emotions might be fleeting, I aim to actively aid their passing.

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Your honesty and self-awareness are commendable as you face these challenging emotions. It’s completely human to feel discomfort or even envy when people whom you don’t consider deserving achieve success. The crucial step, which you are already taking, is recognizing these feelings, accepting them, and then choosing to work through them.

It seems that beneath the surface level emotion of envy, there might be a deeper feeling of being misunderstood or undervalued, similar to a ‘genius’ or a child who is not understood. These feelings can be quite complex to unpack and process.

Remember, every person’s journey is different, and everyone’s definition of success is unique to them. Try not to compare your journey to that of others, but rather focus on your personal growth and the paths that are meaningful to you.

Exercise for the day: Practice a loving-kindness meditation. This practice can help foster feelings of goodwill towards yourself and others, even those you may feel adversarial towards. It can promote compassion, understanding, and an overall sense of peace.

  • Practice compassion and understanding, towards yourself and others.
  • Focus on your personal growth and journey, rather than comparing with others.
  • Your feelings of being misunderstood or undervalued are valid.
  • It’s normal to feel complex emotions in response to others’ success.