In her talk, Shanel Sania explores how envy, often seen as toxic, can instead be a powerful teacher. She shares how moments of comparison on social media reveal our hidden desires and aspirations, turning discomfort into direction. Through science, stories, and simple tools, she reframes envy as an emotional compass, guiding us toward what we truly want. By listening to this feeling instead of resisting it, we can transform it into fuel for growth, clarity, and self-discovery. From TEDEd to TEDx, Shanel Sania has matured from the child with a loud mouth and a big heart. Dabbling in literature, art, music, photography, baking and public speaking, and having consistently excelled in academics and served in leadership roles at school, Shanel’s keen eye transforms overlooked details into meaningful reflections. Having both felt and faced envy, she believes it isn’t what it seems to be. Shanel’s TEDx talk aims to help others find beauty, meaning and self-growth in jealousy, one of the most unexpected places. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx