What is it in our minds that triggers jealousy and enviousness?

Question

What is it in our minds that triggers jealousy and enviousness?

Answer 1

Jealously forms when a person believes that he/she deserves something that someone else has.

Answer 2

Self Absorbency.

Answer 3

FEAR!  

Answer 4

on the most basic level - insecurity

Whether we cause those insecurities or we doubt ourselves from being put down by outside influences, feeling less about ourselves than we would like triggers negative emotions and envious feelings towards other people.