Smile.
Give heartfelt thanks.
If it concerned another, learn of their circumstances, the intention that guided them and the devotion of their quest that made that good thing happen. Employ their experience as a lesson for my growth and achievement.
If it involved me?
Smile as I gave even more thanks. Recalled the circumstances of my mission. Replayed within the intention that guided my purpose. And confirmed the sense of devotion that eventually led me there. If this news came in the presence of others, I would be mindful just as ai learned from others, these others can now learn from me.
Over the weekend, a very wise man shared the notion that we need to aim at fulfillment first and foremost. Because when you achieve that, happiness is one of that outcomes most obvious byproduct.
Aiming for happiness first may seem a good tack, but it can fleeting. Its presence can be relegated to chance or luck. And yet the path you trek and endure towards fulfillment is sprinkled with happiness all along the way. A bit here. A piece there. Pursuing fulfillment all out teaches you how to find happiness.
Not just once. But over and over and over.
Now that makes me happy.
...my temporary assignment. 