Jealousy: The Emotion We Dont Like to Talk About (But Should)

Waterfall Contemplation's #2 I'm not usually a jealous person. I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve truly felt jealousy in my life. But this past year… something shifted. Something happened in my life that turned it upside down. It’s been trying. Exciting. Scary. Fulfilling. Uplifting. Emotionally exhausting, even. And jealousy has reared its ugly head more times than I care to admit. I’ve found myself reacting in ways I never expected. Feeling insecure in moments that used to feel solid. Questioning myself, my worth, and even the love I know exists in my life. I don’t want to be a jealous person. I don’t want to feel out of control. And yet, there were moments I did . Moments I felt irrational, overwhelmed, even crazy—and none of it felt good. So, I started digging. I wanted to understand jealousy, not just shove it down. I wanted to learn where it comes from and how to take back my peace. I figured I’d turn what I’ve learned into a blog post—just in case it mig...