#envy

#envy

Of all the seven deadly sins, envy is the last to be commodified. You can understand why unlike lust, anger or even sloth, it's not something to admit to. In his Allegory with Venus and Cupid, Bronzino depicted envy as an ugly green hag, clutching her head and howling impotently; now Instagram has allowed anyone online to gain access to images of the lifestyles of those richer, prettier and luckier than ourselves.

Envy is a universal signal, not a moral failure. It's evolution's way of showing you what you care about.

Envy emerges from idealizing others while devaluing oneself, leading to a distorted perception that others are flawless and free of imperfections.