One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others.
- Robert A. Heinlein
Sadly, it is human nature to measure success by comparison with our neighbors. A consequence of this tendency is the instinct to wish for others to fail and our own status to therefore appear higher by comparison.
Strive to cheer whenever others succeed and to avoid viewing your own achievements in comparison to others.
Further reading: Mary Anne Radmacher: As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.
Lao Tzu: The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.
Caring - Kindness - Compassion - Appreciation ... It is my choice to care deeply about others. - jlh
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