I spent a couple hours this evening simmering in a jealous ire (a long story primarily about punk rock elitism). So, I vented at some friends, then at my parents when they came home. Mom and Dad told me to have a snack, walk the dog, get some fresh air, and just generally get a change of pace. I did, and soon felt much better. While I was snacking as per my orders, I was idly leafing through my library copy of Lao-Tzu, and found a quote that humbled me deeply. Another lesson learned, another day well spent I suppose.

"Of crimes--none is greater than having things one desires;
Of disasters--none is greater than not knowing when one has enough.
Of defects--none brings more sorrow than the desire to attain.
Therefore, the contentment one has when he knows that he has enough, is abiding contentment indeed."