Jealousy is the fear of not being perfect. If our parents do not teach how to regulate our fears, then when we get older, we look for someone bigger to deal with our fears. A jealous person will use gossip as this group of people will be bigger than the person gossiped about. Seneca said, “Anger is contagious,” gossip is a contagion. So it is that a persons unregulated fears are directed onto someone else.
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and profound comment! You're absolutely right-jealousy often stems from unresolved fears and insecurities, and without proper guidance early on, it can manifest in harmful ways like gossip. Your mention of Seneca's wisdom about anger being contagious is such a fitting connection; gossip indeed acts like a social contagion, spreading negativity and fear. Stoicism reminds us to focus on self-regulation and understanding the root causes of such behaviors, both in ourselves and others. Your insight adds so much depth to this discussion-thank you for contributing!
Jealousy is the fear of not being perfect. If our parents do not teach how to regulate our fears, then when we get older, we look for someone bigger to deal with our fears. A jealous person will use gossip as this group of people will be bigger than the person gossiped about. Seneca said, “Anger is contagious,” gossip is a contagion. So it is that a persons unregulated fears are directed onto someone else.
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and profound comment! You're absolutely right-jealousy often stems from unresolved fears and insecurities, and without proper guidance early on, it can manifest in harmful ways like gossip. Your mention of Seneca's wisdom about anger being contagious is such a fitting connection; gossip indeed acts like a social contagion, spreading negativity and fear. Stoicism reminds us to focus on self-regulation and understanding the root causes of such behaviors, both in ourselves and others. Your insight adds so much depth to this discussion-thank you for contributing!