The Buddhist Practice of Mudita

Mudita means sympathetic joy — to take joy in the good fortune of others. The opposite of this is jealousy or envy. Mudita is one of the four Immeasurables, or four mental states of Buddhism.

In the book I’m currently listening to on Audible, The Book of Joy, the author describes something about comparison that we already know: it’s poison. Comparing where you’re at in your work, projects, goals, growth and achievements to that of others is a recipe for disappointment, negativity and envy. As they say, comparison is the thief of joy. Learning not to compare yourself to…