The practice of sympathetic joy is rooted in inner development. It’s not a matter of learning techniques to “make friends and influence people.” Instead, we build the foundations of our own happiness. When our own cup is full, we more easily share it with others.

Sharon Salzberg
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Sympathetic joy is the joy one feels when another person experiences something good. For example, when someone loses a loved one, you can have sympathy for their loss. Sympathetic joy is different from envy. Envy is the feeling of wanting someone else’s possessions or success. Sympathetic joy is the warm feeling of caring about another person’s situation.

Source: Real Love: The Art Of Mindful Connection

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