“Envy is ever joined with the comparing of a person’s self. Where there is no comparison, there is no envy.” ~Francis Bacon As Thanksgiving approaches, we reflect on the concept of abundance. But abundance also has an interesting shadow side — and it can be painful to acknowledge. I’m talking about envy and jealousy. When someone has an abundance of gifts or advantages that you lack, for instance, you might struggle with feelings of envy. On the other hand, a person who owns an embarrassment of riches might suffer the awkward consequences of someone else’s envy or jealousy. On the positive side, envy inspires us to achieve goals or become…