A Proverb of Balance: ‘The Grass Is Always Greener’

While green grass is always attractive, somehow it’s other people’s that has the most draw.
A Proverb of Balance: ‘The Grass Is Always Greener’
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I don’t know about you, but for me, ‘The grass is always greener” has helped me navigate through many a shaky moment. Whether it be wanting what others have or wanting something that just generally seems better, in the end, this proverb has proven a sound guide.

If we reflect back on life and the lives of people we know, we find that “the grass is greener” is a pervasive trap that it is wise to be on the lookout for. The adage can help guide everything from marriage to career to homeownership decisions.

Angelica Reis
Angelica Reis
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Angelica Reis loves nature, volunteer work, her family, and her faith. She is an English teacher with a background in classical music, and enjoys uncovering hidden gems, shining them up, and sharing them with readers.
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