Get Pumped For Others' Successes!

Sometimes... when you're going through a difficult period-emotionally, physically, financially-it can be very hard to be happy for others...

Especially if they're accomplishing goals that you have for yourself, such as buying a home, getting married, getting a promotion, having a baby, losing weight...etc. When you really want something, and you're working really hard to get or accomplish it, it can be so discouraging to see someone  swoop in and in a seemingly effortless way, achieve the same goal.

When you're going through a situation like this (and there are plenty of times in life when you will), it's so important to remember that not every moment will be perfect for you...without the downs, you cannot have the ups. You just can't. Knowing this, and fully embracing this nugget of truth, you can celebrate the successes of others much easier.

Be selfless and lift them up, praise them, let them know that you couldn't be happier for them-and be genuine, of course. Love and support those around you, even if it's hard, even if their good fortune in life seems unfair to you. One of my biggest pet peeves in life is hearing people say things like 'They don't deserve that', 'That's not fair, I work hard, why don't I have things handed to me?' Chances are, other people are working very hard, too, and they do deserve rewards and blessings. Chances are, they have intimate moments of kindness with others, moments that you and I can't even imagine, and they're just reaping the rewards of the positivity that they're putting out there. We never know the whole story, and so, we might as well give everyone the benefit of the doubt. Loving and supporting others will only produce more love and support for ourselves and everyone else. 

There are going to be people that you come in contact with that are rude. Mean. Inconsiderate. Dishonest. People that should have shitty karma swirling around them nonstop. And these people seem to have tons of money in the bank, they live in a beautiful home, drive expensive vehicles, vacation multiple times throughout the year...their lives seem perfect. I promise you this-no one has a perfect life. No one is coasting through this life without a care or concern. There's a saying in Christianity that goes 'Everyone has a cross to bear.' So incredibly true. No matter how flawless someone's life may seem, it just isn't so. With all of these wonderful worldly possessions and successes, they may have a family that is crumbling, or their health may be suffering, they may be so incredibly insecure about themselves that they try to fill that void inside with expensive clothes and jewelry, showing it off to others as a way to be able to say 'Look, I'm successful, I'm important, look at what I have.' 

Now, I'm not saying all of this to justify feelings of unfairness towards those that have a bounty of material things...my big huge point here is that jealousy over the successes of others is a waste of precious time and energy. Negativity breeds negativity. Use the time and energy that you do have to improve the world...it pays to love and support others. For everyone. Our first goal in life should be to spread and encourage kindness. No matter what. Yes, it's hard sometimes, but it's so very important.



Is there someone that you know who you can celebrate? Someone that is accomplishing some really cool stuff? Write about it in your journal, or leave a comment below-and don't forget to tell the person! . I'd love to hear about some awesome stuff going on out there. Until next time, I hope you have a positive and kindness filled week.