Hey, Abbi! I am so happy that my metaphor of pears and apples inspired you! It is a thing I always remind myself :D

I think that people who say that they have never been envious in their lives are just lying (others and themselves)! But as you said what makes a difference is how you act upon your envy. And of course, everything starts with the question: do you recognize your envy? If you don't, it is way more likely to act negatively upon it. :)

As I wrote to you yesterday: Nothing human is alien to me :D

Btw I wasn't aware of the biological perspective of envy! I am amazed that your brain actually reacts positively to someone's misfortune!