Your smile spreads happiness

Writing about happiness brings me happiness. Why am I surprised by this? Didn't I write a post in which i said "we become what we repeatedly do, and think…." If I smile I become happy. This is a wonderful positive feedback loop. Smiling is a positive emotional activity, one we can do at anytime, at any place, without anybodies permission, and without any special equipment.

Smiles are contagious. Smiles convey kindness. It’s the world’s least expensive anti-aging procedure. Your smile will open the doors of creativity. Smiles are free, they are a great compounding investment. We never know the forward ripple effect our smiles have. Do not ever underestimate the power of a smile. When you smile, even the moon smiles back at you. In that moment the whole world is smiling. A smile is happiness you'll find right under your nose.

Happiness is available in this moment if given a place to land.
Sam Harris - Waking Up

Smiling has a positive relationship with happiness. Smiling now to invoke your happiness is like lifting weights to get physically fit. Don't hold your smile ransom thinking you'll get around to smiling in the future when all you todos are done, when your health is perfect, when all your desires have been meet, and all the news is good. Smile now and watch your happiness grow.

There is little tangible happiness in peoples lives because we don't smile enough. Your smiles are a proxy for your happiness. Notice how much time you spend with a sullen facial expression, notice how you hold your face when you read, when out on a walk, when preparing dinner for your family, notice if you are smiling. I think you'll find you could be smiling more that you are.

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