Envy - a four letter word

Envy is a four-letter word….

Here is a wonderful quote and several writings by Mr. George Matthew Adams that I wanted to share:

“Upon every hand we meet with those who have some secret resentment that is ever being nurtured within their hearts.  They resent the success, or happiness of someone whom they think is less deserving than they are.  They resent the just recognition that comes to others from work and long effort to excel.  Or, they may resent being born poor—or resent the fact that they were even born!...Strive to excel, strive to achieve, where others have failed, and you will find no space within your mind to lodge resentment.  Resentment is the child of selfishness, foolish envy, and inactivity…Our life upon this earth is too valuable for resentment of any kind.  There is so much to do, so much to learn—so little time in which to live and work it all out.”

You might enjoy his book “You Can”