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Reasons to Smile

Truth be told – and perhaps very predictably – I don’t really need a reason to smile. I think joy and bliss are our natural state, and that we learn the unhappiness that so many of us experience.

But if you do need a reason to smile, here are six of them:

1. You are loved. If you’re not loved by yourself, you are at least loved by me. And probably a whole bunch of other people to which you mean the world. Best of all, you have the ability to reciprocate that love – and doing so is guaranteed to make you smile.
2. Smiles make new friends. There’s no better way to open yourself to other people than by smiling at strangers. Smiles attract attention, and your smile may spark a new and fulfilling friendship.
3. Because you’re worth it. Not a single one in this wold is more deserving of love, more beautiful, or more magical than you. Knowing that, how can’t you smile?
4. A smile looks good on you. In fact, smiling is my best-kept beauty secret. A radiant smile works with any outfit, any season and any combination of colors or prints. Wear it proud!
5. It’s good for you. Smiling doesn’t just make you more attractive, it reduces stress, boosts your immune system, lowers blood pressure and releases endorphins.
6. Because it’s contagious. Your smile lights up a room – and other people take notice. Your smile helps others connect with their happiness. If you won’t smile for yourself, do it for others.

And I know what you’re thinking, there are certainly a number of reasons not to smile today. You don’t need me to remind you of those. But by focusing on the negative, you’re probably only ensuring a negative mood, attitude and experience.

Why not focus on those things that will lift you up, and align yourself with a more loving and positive energy? The choice, as always, is yours. :-D
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Anonymous said…
My reasons to smile is this lovely blog with the lovely writer. She is worth it for this smile.

---secret admire---
April 4, 2011 at 2:32 AM
floo said…
hihihi... thanks
April 4, 2011 at 6:56 AM
Anonymous said…
You are loved. If you're not loved by yourself, you are at least loved by me, Floo! :)

-vidfren
April 4, 2011 at 2:06 PM
floo said…
Vidfren : thankyou.... ^_^
April 4, 2011 at 4:54 PM
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