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“There is no better panacea for sorrow, no better reviving tonic, than smiles. There is no greater power with which to overcome failure than a real smile. There is no better ornament than a genuine smile. There is no beauty greater than the smile of peace and wisdom glowing on your face.” – Paramhansa Yogananda
I love this quote because it reminds me of the power of a smile. Sometimes, with our busy lives, we forget that our inner most desire is to feel happy and to express it with smiles. When we smile, we are welcoming life and allowing ourselves to express our true nature: Joy. Hidden beneath, pain, resentment, guilt, and all the experiences of life is that energy of joy that wants to find expression with a smile.
When we see the smile of a baby, it immediately fills our heart with joy because there is sweetness, innocence, joy and trust behind that smile. It is the same with us, everything changes from within, when we allow ourselves to smile, despite the outward circumstances. We bring to life, happiness, hope, trust, contentment, peace, patience, innocence, and joy. And what is more wonderful is that not only we feel good about ourselves, but also, we touch people around us and help them to feel accepted and loved. How many times have you smiled at a stranger and felt so good when that person smiled back at you, like saying “Thank you.”
A smile can bring healing to our world and if we each commit to smiling more, we can bring the energy of love and joy that is behind each smile. We have a powerful tool to share with others to awaken the joy that resides within us. I invite you to share your smile with others, knowing that it has the power to change lives, yours and others. Sometimes we just have to dare to do it, just for not reason and keep doing it until it becomes a beautiful habit.
I’d like to leave you with this quote from my friend Indrani from Ananda León in Spain: “If the soul has a face, the smile must be its natural expression.”
Affirm: I joyfully share the power of my smile with others
Divine Blessings,
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