The world always looks brighter from behind a smile. ~Author Unknown
I recall a number of years ago, when working for various companies I would be walking through the office and I would often get asked, “What’s wrong?” My response would always be that nothing was wrong, I was in deep thought. Well by the time I was asked three times in a span of ten minutes I would of course be ticked off. “Nothing’s wrong with me! I’m happy dammit!”
Well I am proud to say that I don’t experience that question anymore. While walking through work, I have come to find myself smiling when there was no other reason to smile, other than I truly was happy. People now comment that I have a great attitude, that I am all smiles, in fact one of the ladies who works at Von’s nicknamed me Smiley. When the assistant manager of the store returned from putting in some time at another store he jokingly said, “I couldn’t wait to get back to your smiling face Cary.”
After receiving another nice compliment the other day, I responded by telling the lady, “I’m one of those weird people who enjoy life.” She got a kick out of it. I can honestly say it is the truth. I am having fun, I am enjoying every minute, and I am excited about what the future is bringing.
It’s fun to smile, I suggest you try it. Every morning when you get up, force yourself to smile for at least sixty seconds and here’s why?
- Smiling makes you attractive.
- Smiling is contagious.
- Smiling relieves stress
- Smiling lowers blood pressure.
- Smiling releases endorphins, seretonin, and natural pain killers.
- Smiling boosts your immune system.
- Smiling helps you to remain positive.
Can’t think of something to smile about? Picture my silly mug grinning from ear to ear as I walk through Von’s grocery humming a tune, while taking the garbage out.
