Insecurity, jealousy, and success.

Often, I require a reminder. I can not do everything the 'best'. This silly little fact has caused me such frustration, angst, and well.. jealousy. <gasp> Yes. Jealousy.
Such a silly thing it is to be angry that I can not achieve something that is so impossible. Why am I frustrated in another person's success? Why do I feel insecure? To be honest, I don't quite know, but I can guess.
A society and world pushing towards success is most certainly not a bad thing. Rather, it's good! However, I've noticed that where success is measured by accomplishments of societal values, many may find that they don't quite measure up to expectations. I've asked some of my friends how successful they felt and why. One of them responded that because they have not achieved something major and are not considered talented or the best in some skill, they do not feel that they are successful.
As a person, I do acknowledge the fact that I get jealous. Before condoned, let me reason why. Alike my friend, I have this silly little mindset that says, "Well, if you aren't the best at something or so clearly succeeding, then what are you even worth to the world? You don't stand out. Your abilities aren't so extraordinary. Why even try?" So naturally, I try to fight the feeling of inferiority within myself. I try to go out of my way to strengthen myself. The problem does not lie in the fact that I am becoming better. When I feel satisfied with something I then compare myself to someone greater than I. I don't think I'm the only one who does this. Perhaps you do. We find someone more successful to ourselves and then create a feeling of insecurity because we 'just aren't that good'. There is another person with more success than ourselves.
A reminder: Yes, they are better than you at this skill. But for goodness sakes! You are working against 7 billion people. Why beat yourself up over the fact that sure, a few or so of 7,000,000,000 people are more skilled?
As I've further reflected on the topic, I am okay with the fact that I might not reach the world's standards of success. After all, society's ideals? They don't matter. I am trying to impress one man: Heavenly Father. I remind you that you don't need to be the pack leader to be successful to him. Be your best and try your best.
In the words of J.K.Rowling, "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are; it is our choices."

Much love,
Lindsey LeMon.