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“Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.” ​– Thich Nhat Hanh

Whatever makes you glad to be alive - do that, whenever you can.  

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This Week's Focus: Inner Smile

Key Points:

* Boosts your immune system.

* Lowers you blood pressure

* Gives you a natural high.

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“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” – William Arthur Ward

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The Healing Power of the Inner Smile

Mother Teresa once said, “Peace begins with a smile.” A heartfelt smile radiates from within, touching the world with warmth and kindness. As Joseph Addison beautifully expressed, “What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.” A genuine smile soothes the soul, while a frown breeds tension—contributing to stress, illness, and low spirits, as recognized by both modern science and ancient healing traditions.

 A smile, whether shared with others or given to ourselves, is an act of love. It is a universal language that speaks directly to the heart, transcending barriers of intellect and ego. Buddhism teaches loving-kindness toward all beings, while Taoism reveals that smiling inwardly is the finest medicine for the spirit.  

In ancient China, Taoist masters believed that maintaining an ‘inner smile’—a gentle, continuous smile directed inward—was the key to health, joy, and long life. Why? Because smiling to yourself is like bathing in self-love; you become your own greatest ally. To live with an inner smile is to dwell in harmony with your true self. 

Even in moments when your smile feels lost, remember: if you can still recognize that a dandelion holds it for you, all is not lost. That awareness means your mindfulness remains alive—and your smile is never truly gone, only waiting to be reclaimed.