This month, we are exploring what it means to be joyful in our lives and what prevents it. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali offer a teaching called Mudita, often translated as delight in the virtuous. This could be one way to practice. The Buddhist teachings also mention Mudita, referring to it as sympathetic joy. In both traditions, we are encouraged to take joy in the inspiring behavior or happiness of others, rather than harboring envy or jealousy.
