One thing that I've noticed is that I don't struggle with jealousy of long-time famous people. I couldn't care less about what the Kardashians have and do. I have no desire to be like them and, frankly, I don't really understand why there is such a fascination with them. They're famous because their dad was a good lawyer. I don't understand why his fame should be inherited. But I digress.
“My jealousy is my selfish heart... pretending that I am owed that same renown.”
My jealousy is my selfish heart appealing to the more depraved parts of my mind, pretending that I am owed that same renown. I haven't put in the work that other people have. I haven't spent the effort to build up the fan base or appeal to my friends and their friends. I haven't contacted publishers about a book I want to write. Shoot, I haven't even spent the $5/month to snag my own domain name. In my sinfulness, I look at someone else who has put forth effort and has been recognized for it and presume that I deserve the same laud and fanfare.
Does this seem ridiculous to anyone other than me? I know it's not uncommon. I mean, how many people have looked at Justin Bieber or Rebecca Black and said, "Dude, I can totally sing better than that"? I know that I'm guilty of that, for sure. But at the heart of the matter, it just seems dumb. Why should I think that I deserve credit for something that I haven't done?
Your Turn
What do you think? Where have you noticed celebrity jealousy in your life? Is celebrity jealousy okay just because everyone else does the same? How should we deal with celebrity jealousy? Leave a comment below and let me know!
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