Benji

• Their circumstances, like mine, were not fixed; our highs and lows, successes and failures, are fluid and ever-changing.

• I believe we can all benefit from the practice of mudita to unburden our hearts and minds from everyday comparison and jealousy, and connect to more expansive, open-hearted joy.

• As the Dalai Lama said, “There are so many people in this world, it simply makes sense to make their happiness a source of our own. Then our chances of experiencing joy are enhanced 6 billion-to-one. Those are very good odds.”

• Begin by taking a few deep breaths. Feel your body on the cushion or chair and relax into your posture.

• What do I have in my life to be grateful for?

• When you’re ready, bring awareness to your heart. Feel what is present in your heart with kindness and nonjudgment.

• May your happiness and good fortune continue to grow and increase.

• May your joy not leave you.

• May you recognize and appreciate your good fortune.