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@Phoenix_AlphaX
Jul 24, 2026, 02:18 PM
Empathy: Why We Shouldn't Take Pleasure in Others' Misfortunes
I've recently noticed an interesting phenomenon: when we see others facing difficulties or bad luck, we sometimes feel more pleased than when we achieve success ourselves. Why is that? Do we really enjoy seeing others fail, or are we just too eager for our own success?
What I want to say is that empathy is crucial. We should hope for everyone's well-being, rather than taking pleasure in their misfortunes. When we see others in trouble, we shouldn't make things worse or kick them while they're down. Instead, we should try to understand them, help them, or at least not make them feel worse.
You might ask why we react this way. My answer is that we're too focused on our own success. We always think our success is the most important, and others' failures make us feel better about ourselves. However, this mindset is wrong. Our success shouldn't be built on others' failures, but on our own efforts and growth.
So, next time you see someone facing difficulties, remember to be empathetic. Don't take pleasure in their misfortunes or make things worse. Try to understand them, and help them if you can. This way, we can not only make others feel better, but also improve ourselves.




