"In the past I have had calls from people  who have been victims of the

  "green-eye'd monster" jealousy (playa hatin').

 Sadly, either, they lost their jobs, were criticized, put down, ignored

 or challenged by lies.  I've had calls from people who were devastated and hurt.

 Other conversations have revealed how jealousy issues on the job came up

 because boss and co-workers were threatened by a person's strength, skills

 and business savvy.   

 No matter how good or how right you are, the reality is that

 some people don't want to see you shine.  You may have to

 work harder to prove yourself because of your gender,

 race, age, education, achievements, family/friends, talent,

 gifts, charisma, favor, social standing or your looks. 

 It's not fair, but it happens.

 Once you have a deeper sense of self-esteem, self- worth

 and purpose, it can intimidate others...but it is also your

 strength.   Jealousy is a cancer that is unfortunately in our

 families, workplace, church, community and schools.  

 Choose your battles wisely.  Hold your head up high. 

 Don't give your power, peace, joy or destiny away to small thinking people.

 Whether people are ignorant, prejudice, insecure, malicious or jealous,

 you can't afford to allow them to contaminate your soul.

 Others are watching to see how you cope with darkness.

 Remember diamonds only sparkle because they go under pressure,

 through the fire and polishing.  Be like a diamond and let your light shine."

                                      ~ Jewel Diamond Taylor

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  Trials come to weigh me down.
  It's okay I'm not gonna lose my ground.
  Got the praise on my lips, word in my heart.
  I don't have to worry 'cause I'm coming out of this.

  I'm coming out, with my hands up.
  All of the trials that I've been through.
  It's only a test of being renewed.
  Nobody knows the story behind all this glory.

       ~ Gospel Singer Dorinda Clark-Cole

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  "There is no trial that He can't bring me through.
  There is no tunnel that He can't bring light to.
  Though I feel like giving up, in Christ I shall maintain.
  Because of my faith in God, my joy shall remain.
  Trials worketh patience and patience worketh hope.
  In spite of my situation, I won't let go.

  There is no problem I know that God can't solve.
  When I get into it, He's already involved."

      ~ Gospel Singer John P. Kee

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  "Blessed is the one
  who has learned
  to admire but not envy,
  to follow but not imitate,
  to praise but not flatter,
  and to lead but not manipulate."

          ~~  William Arthur Ward 

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  Your playing small doesn't serve the world.
  There's nothing enlightened about shrinking
  so that other people won't feel insecure around you.

  "We were born to make manifest
  the glory of God that is within us.
  It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.
  And as we let our own light shine,
  we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
  As we're liberated from our own fear,
  our presence automatically liberates others."

  ~ Marianne Williamson author of "Return to Love"

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