Emotional CompassMy diary

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Envy

Family: Obstacle and boundaries

How it differs from similar states

Motivated by what I want but don't yet have.

How this can feel in the body

A quiet tension and tightness—a physical reminder of what you want but don't have.

It usually comes up when

Someone else has what you want—resources, status, or relationships.

What this might be pointing to

Motivates achievement; arises from comparison and reflects your own desires.

What you can do with this

Envy clearly shows you what you truly want. Instead of fighting it, ask yourself: What exactly do I need, and what's the first step toward it?

Where the name comes from

Envy comes from within through comparison—it reveals your own desires, not the other person.

Not quite it?

Closest by feel — the same ones the compass would show.

Check yourself with the compass

Two minutes, and you will see whether this is really it