Mea Culpa.

Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa.

I have a problem with jealousy.

Or envy, or being covetous.

I want to rid myself of this unattractive tendency.

I want to be genuinely pleased for others

when they have success stories to share.

My little problem is flaring up

because presently, I feel like a failure.

I feel like I've let myself, and others down.

I feel ashamed, simple, and grossly insignificant.

And because of this present sensitivity,

I ignorantly measure my weakest frailties

next to someone else's greatest strengths.

How can I overcome this bit of silliness?

How does one combat jealousy?

What's steps should be taken?