Definition Essay: Envy In My Life

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Envy
Envy is a word that I feel sometimes in my life.When I see people that have nice shoes.But I can't get them,although I want objects that people have I but, can't let envy overcome me.But when it does overcome me I have to stay myself and not do things to get in trouble.So when envy does come around trust me I won't do anything with it.
The definition of “envy is the feeling of wanting to have what someone else has.”Someone or something causes envy there objects of apparel.Or something that people have in there life.Envy is the most secret emotion that is held to yourself.Envy is called the ugly emotion because its ugly when you talk about it.From psychology today.
What I think envy is not is being thankful for all you have.Because when

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