October 6th, 2021
It’s in keeping with Nature to show our friends affection and to celebrate their advancement, as if it were our very own. For if we don’t do this, virtue, which is strengthened only by exercising our perceptions, will no longer endure in us.
This daily reading came at an important time. This message is simple to read and hear, but can be much more difficult to put into action. I have found myself jealous of a co-workers opportunity on more than one occasion. When watching others achieve success, my small mind believes that I will be left with less.
This lesson calls attention for my need to cheer (and cheer loudly) the successes of those near me. Jealousy can be hard to contain. I need to find away to put an end to my petty envy and materialism.