Finding Joy in others happiness and success is one of the greatness gifts we can give ourselves. Our joy is multiplied in greatness when we celebrate not just our own accomplishments but all those we chose to surround ourselves with. So often individuals become defensive or immediately personalize accomplishments or happiness of a fellow human being. In this situation, one loses the chance to share and create happiness within one’s own life. Instead, another’s happiness is turned into a negative emotion because one personalizes it and in return this often can contrive one to feel less as a person. In this case, instead of acknowledging, sharing and multiplying the joy, one in actuality diminishes joy.

We all live individual lives on this planet. It is valuable to be able to relate to situations, it helps us feel for each other. However, it is of no value if we compare, relating and comparing are very different. Comparing often creates a negative energy, it doesn’t offer anything positive. When one compares, one is immediately thinking of themselves and not experiencing the truth and joy of the moment.

Let your defenses down, life is not a contest. In truth, the only competition we have is with our own ego. Our ego limits our growth and joy- we need to let it go. Celebrate the joy of others. It’s a magical feeling to have true excitement in the joy and success of another human being.