Feeling Joy With Others

Mudita - sympathetic joy. I’ve also seen it interpreted as community or altruistic joy. How can we cultivate joy, delight, and love when others succeed? How can we view ourselves as being part of that joy? I believe it’s a foundational element of this existence, as do Buddhists alongside loving-kindness, compassion, and equanimity. (The Four Divine Abodes - Satara Brahma Viharanha)

For me - my first step is awareness. When does envy pop up? When does my skeptic voice talk too much? Over time, I have developed a true sense of happiness when others reach their intentions or are in a space of joy. It’s wonderful. But it’s a practice. And it’s why I have such a strong sense of fulfillment and joy serving as a mediator and coach.

Here is a great article if want to explore more.