Trying to understand the concept of jealousy is like trying to figure out the reason of Man's existence- it is a never ending loop of questions that lead to answers that lead to more questions and so on. We can claim that we do not get possessed by the savage little beast we know as the Green-Eyed Monster, but in reality, he exists within us all, whether we are aware of it or not.

We are a possessive species, obsessing over one thing we may not have,

and if we do, we only make it a priority in our daily life until something new comes along and we just have to catch up with the rest of society. We do not realize that the driving force of our desire for change and maintenance is due to the jealousy that lives within Man.

There are certain things we have that others do not have-

food

shelter

water;

There are certain things others have that we do not have-

money

power

priority;

and with each of these things, jealousy is hiding, waiting for its opportunity to shine in the lime-light that we create for it.

The funny thing is, when we do not have what we want to have, we talk down to those who possess what we want. We do not even stop to think that they worked hard to get where they are at, although some may just inherit all that they own. Regardless of the situation, we have the choice to make the best or worst out of every situation, but because of that spite that devours every last bit of happiness we are able to share with someone, we choose to show hate to those who are able to have more than us, although what we have is more than others can say they own.

This monster lives within us all, whether we pay attention to it or not. It lurks in the shadows of our soul, awaiting its time to shine in the light of our ego and devilish ways.

We are no more than this Monster, for we are the Monster itself.