Comments on: Becoming Sincerely Happy for Someone Else

By: utah paving contractor

utah paving contractor — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:33:57 +0000

Yes! you can become happy for someone else because that person mean a lot for you. This post gives extra tip on how you can be sincerely happy for someone else’s dream in which is a big help in developing human behavior.

By: Jenni

Jenni — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:28:04 +0000

Wow. It seems everytime I open a new spot to read on your blog I am more enlightened. I can’t thank you enough for your words. I love words, love to write, and the words you wrote and the comments here are helping to bring some peace to my battle with that ugly word pride. I also appreciate that you are not afraid to share in your faith. That is a beautiful thing. Have a lovely Sunday afternoon.

By: Jamie Bird

Jamie Bird — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:06:14 +0000

Well, I find it is always easier to be sincerely happy for others when a) they are not competitors and b) they are nice people in the first place. I have had a hard time professionally and personally being happy for people who do not fit into these two categories, yet I think that is what God has called us to do. Being happy for friends is easy!

I agree with Debbie- for me it is pride. It is so hard to see someone else getting what you want and feel you deserve. It can be downright frustrating! At the end of the day, though, I know it is my faith that gets me through the dissapointment and gain perspective. God knows what I need, and it always happens at the exact perfect time. Had you told me two years ago this is where I would be, I never would have believed it. Sometimes I have to take a step back from the day to day to realize how greatly blessed I am.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:22:44 +0000

It is a definite art to “be happy” when something you wanted is not granted to you. I remember a time early in my business when I saw a competitor’s product featured in a national magazine and the word “pint-sized” was used to describe their product. I was upset as “pint sized” is a part of my slogan. I recall talking to my fairy GodMother Heather Ledeboer about it. And of course her wisdom provided me with the clarity about the situation.

I realized that it was this person’s time for the spotlight and that is okay! And that she was paving the way in gaining awareness of the baby jewelery market and I was proud of her because in a way the feature was helping my business as well. And I wanted to aspire to that.

For me my issue was pride. And I realized that I did not need to get frustrated about it. And instead use that energy in a positive way to benefit my character and my business. I remember getting down on my knees and praying for the wisdom and understanding to allow this situation (as trivial as it may sound to some of you) to teach me.

So, I was determined to work harder in so many ways to make my business stronger and let God guide my path. For it is only through Him that all things are possible. I strongly believe that. I just knew in time my hard work would be recognized if I would continue to work hard and remain humble and malleable so that those little “miracles” would happen. And guess what it did!

Heather Ledeober submitted my Cambodian Jingle Bells Anklet to Pregnancy Magazine. Long story short, my jewelry piece is in the current issue of Preg’s Beauty & Style Guide! Yahoo!! Sharing the spotlight with big dogs such as Fuzzi Bunz Diapers, Baby Legs, and Trumpette Socks! Miracles do happen and honestly for me was to let go and be happy for others and to allow all experiences (especially the negative ones) teach me those sweet life lessons.

By: Nancy Cadjan

Nancy Cadjan — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:08:52 +0000

I can relate and I can answer a question you asked. My business creates materials for signing with young children. My roommate from college also got into the same field completely separate of me. Her business has done leaps and bounds better than mine. Sometimes people ask me if I am disappointed. I have realized that I am not because I do not have the situation she has to make it happen for her. My business is very good and is at the size I need it to be. It allows me to work on my schedule and not be tied to someone else’s demands.

I spend a lot of time trying to balance my life and figure out how to be both a mom and a businesswoman. I pray a lot to have balance. I usually pray to be a good mom first and ask God to help me work strategically in my business so I can use the least amount of time to accomplish the most work.

I am at peace that this is my life now. It may not always be this way, but I will enjoy my kids while I can. They grow and will soon not want to sit in my lap. I want to be with them as much as I can now.

I am happy for my roommate and her success. She and I have been able to do some work together and her success has helped me in some ways. Someday, I wil be at the top of whatever I am doing. Until then, I will enjoy where I am!