It is true that misery loves company. When we are in a good mood, we like to be with joyful people. The reverse is also often true, when we are with joyful people we tend to be in a good mood. Unfortunately it is also understood that when we are gloomy and sad, we want to be around other people who are not so happy. And when we are with gloomy people we tend to also become sad.
Philippians 2:14-15 says, “In everything you do, stay away from complaining and arguing, so that no one can speak a word of blame against you. You are to live clean, innocent lives as children of God in a dark world full of crooked and perverse people.” We should stay away from grumbling and arguing about things, which only serve to draw us into the evil that surrounds us. However, when we are full of thanksgiving and praise, we are drawn closer to God and our minds are full of heavenly thoughts.
Reluctant Retiree 