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**Ann** · 08-08-2007, 02:50 AM

There's a simple, easy step you can take that will exert a positive, powerful influence in a variety of situations. That simple act is a genuine smile from the heart.

Smile, and not only does it improve your appearance, it improves all of you. Smile, and you cannot avoid being more positive toward life.

Smile as you speak, and your voice will be more confident, enthusiastic and convincing. Even when you're talking over the phone and the person at the other end can't see you, a smile adds noticeable value to the conversation.

Give a smile to others, and you instantly improve the quality of each encounter. Smile to yourself, and new positive possibilities come clearly into view.

A smile costs you nothing, and yet it can bring so very much. Take a look around, and you'll see that the most successful and fulfilled people are those who smile the most.

Even when you can't think of a reason to smile, smile anyway. Smile, and you'll surely create plenty of good reasons.

-- Ralph Marston

Copyright ©2007 Ralph S. Marston, Jr.

historyteach · 08-08-2007, 02:54 AM

I like this post, Ann.
I recently read about the positive benefits of smiling. So, when I find myself feeling nothing in particular, or even in just a bit of a grumpy mood, I make myself smile. Yes, even a fake smile can bring benefits. But, the best benefit is that I begin to feel good myself.

It's worth the effort!

Shalom!

citychick · 08-26-2007, 07:09 AM

I'm smiling while reading this Ann

**Ann** · 08-26-2007, 01:29 PM

I'm still smiling...it's starting to hurt

Okay, I lied, I don't smile in my sleep...I think...how would I know?

indigo · 08-28-2007, 02:45 AM

Me too Ann.

08-08-2007, 02:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,192	Smile There's a simple, easy step you can take that will exert a positive, powerful influence in a variety of situations. That simple act is a genuine smile from the heart. Smile, and not only does it improve your appearance, it improves all of you. Smile, and you cannot avoid being more positive toward life. Smile as you speak, and your voice will be more confident, enthusiastic and convincing. Even when you're talking over the phone and the person at the other end can't see you, a smile adds noticeable value to the conversation. Give a smile to others, and you instantly improve the quality of each encounter. Smile to yourself, and new positive possibilities come clearly into view. A smile costs you nothing, and yet it can bring so very much. Take a look around, and you'll see that the most successful and fulfilled people are those who smile the most. Even when you can't think of a reason to smile, smile anyway. Smile, and you'll surely create plenty of good reasons. -- Ralph Marston Copyright ©2007 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

08-08-2007, 02:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	I like this post, Ann. I recently read about the positive benefits of smiling. So, when I find myself feeling nothing in particular, or even in just a bit of a grumpy mood, I make myself smile. Yes, even a fake smile can bring benefits. But, the best benefit is that I begin to feel good myself. It's worth the effort! Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

08-26-2007, 07:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
citychick Member Arkanoid Flash Champion! Rat Trap Champion! SD-Pong Champion! Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NSW Posts: 2,908	I'm smiling while reading this Ann __________________ " Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain."

08-26-2007, 01:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,192	I'm still smiling...it's starting to hurt Okay, I lied, I don't smile in my sleep...I think...how would I know? __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

08-28-2007, 02:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	Me too Ann. __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

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