Often when we hear great news regarding someone else, we are happy for them as we genuinely are. Still, then something happens as we begin to think about how another's fortune should be ours. We become lost in thoughts of wanting what they have or doubting why what we desire has yet to arrive. We think about what we would do if we were that fortunate, how better we would be, or how different we would move. Our once happiness for another turns sour as we become jealous, envious, resentful, or confused as to why our luck hasn't changed. We may not even realize that were engaging in this behavior as thoughts flow so frequently throughout our minds that we just think were fantasizing. However, we are comparing our life and situations on the basis of what we think we deserve or should be granted. We genuinely want to share in the joy; however, our lack of comparisons overshadows the moments. Your mind will go where it is led. Stop and regain control the next time you engage in this thought process. Don't let the fantasy turn a beautiful moment into your life saga. Simply share the joy.
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