Sharon SalzbergBy experimenting with sympathetic joy, we break from the constricted world of individual struggle and see that joy exists in more places than we have yet imagined.
About This Quote
Sympathetic joy is the feeling of happiness that comes from around us when we see other people enjoying themselves. The joy of seeing others in good health is an example of sympathetic joy. This is what happens when you watch your children or grandchildren play or when you see your friends smiling and laughing. You feel happy because you know how much they are enjoying themselves.
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