jealousy....popping its green eye for everyone to see

It's a dark green monster that hides under the bed of our thoughts. Occasionally, it pops up to say a hello and cause a little chaos, sending our lives spiralling into a whirling tornado of love and hate.

The ironic thing about jealousy, is that it couldn't exist unless one had a tremendous love for something. You could say it's the dark side of love.it's when one becomes selfish; When one is unwilling to share one's prized posession with anyone else. When the sufferer decides that nobody else shall have his prized object,be it a person, or an item.

Ironic is it not? That such a dark, ugly emotion could be a direct spawn of love. heh...whoever said love was a beautiful thing, had never seen jealousy at work. We all get jealous every once in awhile. Sometimes it comes out a little mischievious imp playing its cards and poking at your nerves.Others, it's a raging inferno of hatred that burns brighter than the sun. And burn it does,from inside out.Leaving us an empty shell. And as it continues outwards like wildfire, it may end up burning our loved ones too.

So, is there a way to control this feeling? Or if possible, exterminate it entirely from our system? Perhaps there is.

But the question now is, should we rid ourselves of this seemingly ugly emotion?Or perhaps there is a reason why it's been planted into us so deeply.A feeling firmly rooted within us: jealousy is a form of defensive wall, built up around ourselves and our treasures. A greediness that overcomes us as we attempt to keep the connection between us and our loved posessions close, to preserve the bonds and ties between us.

In a matter of speaking, it's a good thing.That is of course, if we could control it.

Jealousy, is like a double edged knife. It cuts both ways. But in the hands of an efficient cook, it could whip up the loveliest of dishes and carve wonderful works of art.

So,when the little green imp pops into your head, be careful. Keep your cool. Don't lose control. Treate it like you would an innocent child. Sometimes it wants the most practical of things, but you would have to be the one to think of the consequences of your actions upon following it; as well as the good and bad of what you're about to do. Jealousy is such an amazing feeling. It can be a powerful agent for revitalising love....or a poison that could swiftly end it....so my friends.If you meet the not so jolly green giant...

Think...