As a society, we are quick to think that jealousy and envy are the same feelings. They are not. Jealousy can be bent into envy and made into something bad. Here's an analogy from my own life to explain. My daughter once had a beautiful horse. She was an older mare and had just the right sweetness and wisdom that a horse should have. I was a bit jealous of my daughter because I have always wanted a horse as a pet. However,I was glad my daughter had her. I was happy because she and her children had such a sweet mare. They could pet,feed and sometimes ride this beautiful gal. My attitude was "maybe someday I can have such a horse,if I arrange my life in a way so that I can,but I am GLAD they have her". That's jealousy. If I had been envious,my thoughts would have been,"Such a sweet and wise mare, I should have her, they can't love her like I could. I could so keep her better and what could I do to take her as my own:. You see, jealousy can motivate yo...