Good news is rare these days, and every glittering ounce of it should be cherished and hoarded and worshipped and fondled like a priceless diamond. Hunter S. Thompson

I posted a quote on my Insta shared by Jillfit and written by busayo_joan that read "I don't know which friend gave you PTSD, but you never have to hide your good news from me neither do you have to downplay your wins around me. Even when I'm going through a rough patch in my life, your joy doesn't offend me."

A friend commented that it was very generous of me, which took me aback as I assumed it was normal.  We discussed that a bit as I had written this piece about not hiding your good news when I was having a very stressful and  difficult time. I loved to be able to get hyped about other peoples good news, because it was like a little escape out of my headspace and stress, even if just momentarily.

She said "A lot of people can't bring themselves to celebrate someone else's good fortune". I am genuinely surprised by this. Though I will admit I do know a few people like that.

I'm not saying I'm perfect though, I am probably more the reverse. If I have a big problem, and you share a problem, while I'll be understanding, I might be thinking "That's not a real problem like mine is". Which is unkind and illogical as I know pain and grief aren't gradable - it impacts us as it impacts us. I am however aware of this and hope I pull myself up if I find myself in that situation and being unempathetic.

So all I'm recommending, if you are having a bit of a bad time, or feeling down in the dumps, jump on other people's joy and success as if it's your own. Celebrate and get excited. It will do as much for you as it does for them.

And we all need to feel good more often.

As Robert Kiyosaki said "The good news is that it doesn't cost much money to change your thinking. In fact, it can be done for free." And that is good news!

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