Why Practice Being Happy for the Success of Others

Written and Narrated by Marie T. Russell Whenever you hear that someone else has been successful, rejoice. Always practice rejoicing for others – whether your friend or your enemy. If you cannot practice rejoicing, no matter how long you live, you will not be happy. – Lao Tzu, 6th century BC  In today's society, it can be challenging to be happy for someone else's success. We live in a culture that promotes competition and comparison, which can lead to feelings of inferiority, jealousy, envy, and resentment. If we are feeling "not good enough" we may project that to others and refuse to see that they are successful in their own right. However, the ancient philosopher Lao Tzu recognized the importance of rejoicing for others, whether they are our friends or our enemies. He believed that if we cannot practice being happy for the success of others, we will never truly be happy ourselves, no matter how long we live. Continue Reading