The Big Green Monster
Its consuming, overwhelming, annoying, and dangerous. Its a monster that sneaks up on you on a daily basis without warning. The big green monster is called envy, and its middle name is jealousy. Social media causes the big green monster to come alive all too well. People post pictures of their new clothes, new car, new phone, new engagement, new baby, and new house. We post the things we have because we are excited and are proud of these things. We also desire the approval of others and acceptance. We want the whole world to know that we have a precious new puppy and the rest of you don't. However, all of these posts can cause a huge problem with jealousy. I know that when I want something (like a kitten), it seems like every other person on social media has a kitten and I am the only girl on the planet without it. Is this true? Of course not, but it seems that way. The more people post adorable pictures of kittens the stronger my want...