A GOOD ATTITUDE THAT ADMIRES THE GOOD OF OTHERS CAN BE A CATALYST FOR ONE’S PROGRESS, BUT A NEGATIVE ONE CAN TURN ADMIRATION INTO HATE
Caller: Lately, there is a popular proverbial saying on the internet that goes, “Envious-jealous-hateful”. Master, can you enlighten us as to why we feel envious when we see others living a good life? Why does this feeling evolve into jealousy and ends with hatred?
Master Jun Hong Lu: This is exactly what I often say. To admire others is not a bad thing because with a positive mentality, envy can transform into a kind of power that spurs you on. However, with a negative mental state, envy will turn into hate. Jealousy, on the other hand, is definitely a word with a negative slant; in fact, it is a pejorative term because it will always end with hatred.
Caller: Yes, that’s right.
Master Jun Hong Lu: Never have I been jealous of anyone because in my view, no achievement comes easy and it is the fruit of one’s labour. Do you understand me?
Caller: Yes, I do. Thank you, Master!
Source: Wenda20151016 24:22, Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program
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