There is always a reason to smile. I was reminded of that today by a respected friend and fellow yoga teacher. She said smiling helps. And, yeah...it does. Our days are never 'perfect'...and, many days we'd rather not smile. But, as I push the big 4-0 (36 days and counting) I am ever-searching for a miracle to slow the aging process. Remember in 8th grade Health class when the teacher said "it takes fewer facial muscles to smile than to frown..."?...hmmm...I don't know if the logic there would uphold the idea of reducing sagging and wrinkling...but it's a nice idea. Smiling helps the heart. It helps with fostering joy...our true nature. And, probably the biggie, even if you feel grumpy, painful and angry, smiling will take the edge off. An old boyfriend of mine (who shall remain nameless) was an elite runner and he once told me, "Kim, when you run you look pissed-off and scary...At least grimace, then the world-at-large will THINK you're enjoying yourself..." and, despite the years that have gone by, I've remembered that quote and shared it MANY times with clients and students. In other words, SMILE!...whether you feel like it or not...your soul will reap the benefits, eventually.
I promise ???
Love and Blessings (...and gratitude to the nameless contributors who unwittingly contributed to this blog) Kim
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