From Dark Spirits to Holiday Cheer: Confronting Envy at a Christmas Celebration

My friend Steve and his wife, Brenda (not their real names), came to our house for a Christmas party. I haven’t seen them for over a year. They are the kindest and most generous couple I know. As we caught up, I realized I was being critical and sarcastic.

I knew I was doing it, but I couldn’t stop myself. I was stuck. I wanted to turn my comments to the…