[mtautomoscow]

I would like to ask my knowledgeable friends here for some help. I have recently come to understand and admit that my single biggest challenge is envy and jealousy. I don't have a problem with envy of material possessions and status symbols like jobs (I have occasional twinges for these things but they go quickly). My problem is envying people their attitudes- not caring if they inconvenience or hurt other people, worrying only about themselves, doing whatever makes them happy, etc. This is present of every aspect of my social interactions- at work, with my family and friends, other students at my school, people in general when I read the news.

Does anyone know of any suttas, discourses, etc dealing with envy? Or have personal experience with overcoming this emotion? I greatly appreciate any guidance you can give me.

With metta and thanks
monkey