Day 144: Blooming...

We all live within a circle of family and friends where periodically an individual will rise above the rest.  For a particular moment in time their star shines brighter and longer than the rest of us.  Unfortunately in many cases that wonderful moment for one person tends to bring out a less than admirable side to the rest of us.  Envy, jealousy, resentment, even anger.  I've experienced them all.  I know we all have said at least once in our lives, "why not me?!"  (Not to be confused with the "why me?!" when something goes wrong).

When you find yourself feeling that resentment build up in you, try to look upon someone's success with gladness and appreciation.  Don't think about what coulda shoulda woulda happen to you.  Live in the moment.  When something good happens to someone, appreciate the experience they are having and be thankful for the opportunity you have to witness it.  Know how wonderful they must be feeling and what a wonderful feeling that is. 

Our own time to bloom will come soon enough.  And when it does be sure to show the gratitude and dignity deserved of such an occasion.  But in the mean time, enjoy the brilliance and beauty of others and be thankful that you have the opportunity to share in the experience of another person's success because when you think about it, how often do truly good things happen to people?  Why not rejoice when it does?