Well wishers
We tend to use this term loosely, but so much is attached to being a well wisher. I have found that when times are hard, there are many people who would offer sympathy, prayers and help. They feel sorry for you. They reach out and try to make you feel better. But, a true well wisher rejoices when you do well. They don't compare, secretly envy or give you half- hearted accolades and encouragement. They are out there, with gusto, cheering for you. I have found that these kind of people are rare gems. One would be very blessed and fortunate to have even few of such well wishers in our lives. Sure, we can cheer for people and be happy for them as long as they don't do better than us or seem blessed in areas where we are hurting or feel insecure about. When they have the better houses, better cars, better jobs, children who do well, better marriages - when we don't have any of those things. It's hard to be happy for them. It takes a genuine leap of faith to wi