Disengage, Distract, Deprogram
Last year, I was asked:
How do I deal with jealousy regarding other people’s happiness? It always feels like everyone around me is happier, more alive, and generally *living* better than I do. I know being the bitter Old Man staring between the blinds at the happy kids on the street isn’t good for me or anyone, but I can’t shake these feelings off.
And taking some time, thinking about it, considering things thoroughly, what I said in answer was: