Self Centered

When did being self centered become a bad thing? Self centered should mean: being aware of self, assured of yourself, confidence, knowing who you are. It should not mean selfish and arrogant. Jealousy has a lot to do with the change in meaning. We can't bring ourselves to be happy for someone else. Why? They are doing better than me! That is because of their self assuredness. Why do we feel the need to bring others down? Jealousy is your answer. Acceptance of yourself is the key that unlocks the cage. While the answer is simple, practice of it might be daunting. It really is a matter of changing thought patterns.