Mudita lifts you away from pity and envy

Mudita lifts you away from pity and envy

Mudita is a Pali word that doesn’t have a direct English translation. It is taking joy in other people’s good fortune. Phrases used to describe it include “sympathetic joy,” “appreciative joy,” and “altruistic joy.” You have probably practiced mudita in your life....

>Dog Days and my Sorry-Self Monster

>It has been ridiculously hot for several weeks in Minnesota. Our recent vacation to a cabin in Wisconsin was cut short because all we could do was sit inside with the air conditioner on and watch the condensation on the windows.  (Okay, I polished off some...