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When Friends Succeed and You Feel Jealous || Acharya Prashant, at Christ University (2022)
Breaking Free
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8 months ago
Jealousy
Social Media
Self-esteem
Potential
Vedanta
Freedom
Comparison
Self-value
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the issue of jealousy and negative feelings arising from social media and peer comparisons. He explains that when one is truly engaged in meaningful work and has something to love, there is no time to waste on negativity or pondering over what others are doing. He emphasizes that success often comes from concentration on one's chosen field, whereas jealousy stems from being occupied with others rather than oneself. He notes that social media often triggers these feelings through superficial comparisons, such as physical appearance or likes, which can lead to a loss of dignity if one stoops to trolling or anonymous abuse.