Sympathetic joy - genuine happiness at another person's success without envy.
Example:
Feeling delighted when a colleague gets promoted despite applying for the same role.
Valence-Arousal Position
Physiological Symptoms:
Cognitive
Reflection Tip:
Notice moments when you feel pure joy for others without self-comparison.
De-escalation Tip:
Celebrate others' wins as your own - it expands your joy capacity.
Self-Judgment Tip:
Struggling with mudita isn't a flaw - comparison is natural. Awareness is progress.
Normalization Tip:
Buddhist psychology considers mudita one of four sublime states, showing vicarious joy is trainable.
Total Reflections
24
Average Intensity
6.8
Date Range
11/6/2025 - 12/6/2025
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