“If you compare yourself with others you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.” Sunscreen – Baz Luhman
That settles in – “for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.” It highlights the dual risk of comparison, pride and guilt.
“Because I am/have _____ I am/must be superior to those who aren’t/don’t.”
“Why do I deserve to be ____ when that person is ____?”
It occurs to me that the resolution lies in gratefulness – being thankful for what I have, whatever I have. It may be more than some, less than others, but it is what I have.