Green with envy

Set your timer: Write about someone you admire/envy. There's a fine line between admiration and envy... does it spur you on or stop you from writing?
It's funny, because I have both kinds of people like this in my life. There are definitely people I envy, mostly because of their lifestyle, and it's not the kind of feeling I like to carry with me. Resentment comes to mind, and that is never a good feeling. It completely stops me from any kind of growth or creativity, and usually has everything to do with money. It's silly really. Being around these people too much will leave me with the worst case of ungratefulness, and everyone suffers then. Be very leery of people like this.
Then there are the people I know (or have websites I adore) who truly, completely, 100% inspire me to stay true to course. For instance, I was waiting on a customer today and asked about her husband who recently took on a new job. "He couldn't be happier," she said. "It's all come full circle and he is living his dream right now." We can go both ways with this. We can either be happy for him and begin to wonder what that "dream job" would be for us, or we can wallow in our own misery and never change a thing. I literally thought about her comment all the way home, and couldn't wait to write about it tonight.
Yes, I chose wisely.
There are other places I go for the inspiration. My favorite spots are The Pioneer Woman or I Heart Organizing (you can find the links on the right side of my page). Both of these women have created a HUGE following just by blogging what they love. It seems they never rest, or watch tv, or have a bad day, and when they do, I giggle knowing we're really all the same. Even if they haven't posted, I usually check in daily and have 'liked' them on Facebook to stay updated. They are my online heroes.
Sometimes surrounding yourself with people who lift you up can be just a click away. Look around you for those you admire, and try to figure out how you can a little bit of them into your own life. You'll be amazed how much better it feels than resentment.
Although, there is also something to be said for the occasional case of Turrets.
Have a fabulous week, my friends!!