u/AutumnForestWitch

It's taken a lot of work but my life is in a really good place. I'm doing well in my career. I'm healthier than I've ever been. I've made some really exciting strides in my creative passions and I have real friends around me that cheer me on. I finally feel really good about myself , especially when compared to the person I use to be.

But I can't stop thinking about people who have hurt me in the past that I have no contact with. I want them to know how good I am doing. I want them to see all of my success and feel jealous. It bothers me that my life is going so well and they don't even know.

I don't want to feel this way. I didn't work my ass off to get to where I am just to prove something to people I don't like. But the thought keeps coming back to me. Are there any stoic teachings that can help me get past these unwanted feelings?