I once had it explained to me there are two kinds of happiness in the world, additive and subtractive.
In subtractive, a person tries to add happiness to their life by taking it away from other people around them - putting people down, criticizing, picking on people, name calling, etc. Other people are never good enough in their eyes.
In additive, a person adds happiness to their life by giving it to other people around them - compliments, fun activities, positive attitude, etc. Making those around them happier makes the person happier.
It changed my perspective on a lot of people when I viewed their actions in this way.
In subtractive, a person tries to add happiness to their life by taking it away from other people around them - putting people down, criticizing, picking on people, name calling, etc. Other people are never good enough in their eyes.
In additive, a person adds happiness to their life by giving it to other people around them - compliments, fun activities, positive attitude, etc. Making those around them happier makes the person happier.
It changed my perspective on a lot of people when I viewed their actions in this way.