Do unto Others

"It is never wise to seek or wish for another's misfortune.  If malice or envy were tangible and had a shape, it would be the shape of a boomerang." —Charley Reese

I read this quote today and liked it so much I decided to post it.  I don't know who the guy is who said it, but I agree with him.

I have never understood how or why people take pleasure in someone else's misfortune.  I am always happy when good things happen to others.  I don't enjoy seeing others sad or miserable.  I want everyone to be happy and have joy in their life. 

This is the main reason I served a full-time mission for the Church.  Because true joy is found in living the Gospel and obeying God's commandments.  I wanted to share that joy and happiness with others.

Those who wish misery upon others are usually miserable themselves.  So Charley's boomerang analogy is fairly accurate.  Perhaps that is why someone would wish for others' misfortune and misery.  Because, like Satan, misery loves company. 

And when you delight in others' misery, you are just reinforcing your own misery.  Like a boomerang, it comes back to you.

So instead, may I suggest, take delight in the good and happiness of others. Follow the Golden rule. 

"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets."  -- Matthew 7:12

Treat others the way that you would want to be treated.  If you do, you will find that your own happiness and joy will increase.

That's my two cents.