A while back, I shared my journey with jealousy and pride. Today, I want to talk about something transformative: celebrating someone else’s joy and how it changes the game—for you and those around you.
As I mentioned before, pride and jealousy often get in the way. But once you address them head-on, your life will never be the same. When my friends share good news, I’m genuinely ecstatic because I value them. Their joy becomes my joy, and their sorrow, my sorrow. If they are unhappy, it affects me too—and I wouldn’t be able to live fully if I allowed that to linger.
As a teenager and young adult, I noticed how deeply connected my mood was to the well-being of my closest friends. If we argued, or if they were sad, I would become moody and distant to everyone. Over time, I had to learn to separate my emotions, but that’s a story for another day.
This realization, however, made one thing clear: it’s important to foster joy in others, not just for their sake but for yours too. Sounds a little selfish, doesn’t it? Yet, when my friends or family share something challenging, I instinctively search for the silver lining or speak positively into their situation. By doing this, I not only safeguard my joy but share it abundantly with those I love.
Do not let selfishness and pride deter you from being a joy-giver. Celebrate others wholeheartedly so that when your own moment of victory comes, you won’t have to dance alone.
With shared joy,
HerSplendidThoughts
Her Splendid Thoughts 
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