How Often Do You Smile

How Often Do You Smile

I have a theory that people who usually have a smile on their face attract other people. The other side of that coin is that people who usually have a frown on their face repel other people. I believe the reason for that is the way the brain works.

I believe the brain is looking for positive feedback. Negative feedback puts people and animals in defensive mode. A smiley face (even on an animal) makes you feel happy and safe. A frown or angry face makes you feel unhappy and unsafe.

I didn't get this attitude from books. Maybe I'm just making this shit up, but it's how I've felt my entire life. Hanging out with a frowning face makes me less likely to have a good time. Hanging out with someone who constantly has a smile on their face, energies me.

The cynic believes people who smile most of the time must be hiding something. They believe nobody with Cancer could live life with a smile on their face. They believe nobody who has lost a love one could continue to believe in a positive future with a smile on their face. They believe poor people who smile are really unhappy people.

All anyone has to do is look at me. I have a six inch bar in my neck, two ruptured disks in my back and an operation on my knee. I hurt all the time, but I still believe life is beautiful and wonderful and that puts a smile on my face.

I don't smile to please anyone else. I smile to please me. Finding everyday things to smile about makes me feel good inside. When I feel good inside I'm a happy camper. When I see others less fortunate than I smile that really makes my day.

Sooo, how often do you smile? If the answer is not a lot, think about the benefit you're getting from frowning Vs. the benefit you'll get from smiling. Frowning is not serving YOU!

Smiling Is A Gift You Can Give Yourself