Sometimes, I think I’ve gotten past comparing, only to find that’s not quite true. It depends on the day too. Personal growth is tough. I think that it’s good to do everything in moderation. If I didn’t get a little competitive sometimes, I wouldn’t try practicing, or getting better at anything. So, I let my self admire famous writers. And I’ll get jealous of a good book, wishing I had written it. But I think the trick is not compare myself to others to the point I get filled with self loathing.
I’m constantly comparing myself to people without illness. It’s unfair to me and I am actively trying to stop. Just sucks when you feel like you’re so behind. Even though “behind” is completely subjective.