How to stop comparing yourself with others

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We all do it, but comparing ourselves only steals our joy!

How can we make sure comparison doesn't plant seeds of bitterness in our hearts?

Howard Espie joined Lydia to unpack this question. Howard is an Anglican priest, spiritual director and leader of the Greenwood Retreat on the west coast of Scotland.

Released on 14 Apr 2026

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