Too often, we think of JOY passively. We see it as something that comes to us instead of something we can generate. But you don’t need to wait for someone else’s good news to exercise freudenfreude, when translated, a German word that means JOY.
Cultivate JOY by inviting others to share their victories. For example, you might ask: “What was the bright spot of your day?” or “I could use some good news. What’s the best thing that happened to you this week?”
Asking about other people’s wins turns you into a JOYFUL spectator, allowing you to witness them at their best, which takes on a mirroring effect.
