Russell, the preeminent philosopher and thinker, once revealed a dark side of the human psyche – jealousy – in A Unique Perspective in The Road to Happiness. Using beggars as an example, he pointed out that beggars are not jealous of millionaires, but they are jealous of beggars with higher incomes. This subtle psychological phenomenon reflects the sensitivity and reaction of human beings to the success and achievements of those around them.
Russell's observation reminds us that jealousy is an emotion that is universal and inevitable. People tend to accept "success" at a greater distance from themselves because it does not directly threaten their sense of self-worth. However, when others around you are successful, the situation is very different. Their achievements seem to be a direct accusation of our own failures, leading us to feelings of jealousy.
To overcome this emotion, we need to develop a healthier and more mature mindset. When we see the strengths and achievements of others, we may want to see them as a reminder to reflect on our own shortcomings and find ways to improve ourselves. At the same time, it also allows us to appreciate the efforts and achievements of others more, thus creating a positive environment.
Second, we should have an attitude of appreciation and Xi for the success of those around us. As the ancients said: "If you are a threesome, you must have my teacher." "Everyone has their strengths and strengths, and we can Xi a lot of useful things from them. In this way, we not only improve ourselves, but also reduce the occurrence of jealousy.
Finally, I would like to emphasize that acknowledging that others are good does not mean that we have to deny ourselves. Rather, it is part of self-awareness and self-improvement. We can't deny our own worth just because of someone else's success. Everyone has their own uniqueness and mission, and we should cherish and give full play to these characteristics to create more value for ourselves and others.
Overall, Russell's observations in The Road to Happiness reveal a complex and subtle side of the human psyche – jealousy. To understand and overcome this emotion, we need to develop a healthier, more mature, and more open mind. Acknowledging that others are good does not mean that our self-worth will be weakened, but it can help us better understand ourselves and improve ourselves. In this process, we can also reduce the occurrence of jealousy, so that we can better enjoy life and realize self-worth.