A previous post talked about how marriage success can be predicted by whether or not the individual was smiling in past photos. Just now, I heard TV pastor Joel Osteen speak about the importance and value of smiling - whether you want to or not!
It reminded me of how, when I feel myself annoyed with Richard (oops - did I just shatter your view of our fabulous marriage?!), when he has said or done something that my knee-jerk reaction is to judge or complain about, I quickly settle into my own being and consciously shift to a state in which I know he is perfect - the most perfect Richard there is. Then, I say - out loud - to him, "You're perfect!" Sounds corny, but honestly, it is transformational. Read more here.
Showing posts with label smiles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label smiles. Show all posts
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Smiles
Today's news is a-buzz about a study that shows how photos can determine whether a person will be good at marriage. Seems that if we smiled widely in our college yearbook photo, we're more likely to have a happy disposition that bodes well for marriage. Hmm.. earth-shattering news? Happy people make good spouses.
At our Intimacy Retreats, when people share things they love about their partner, we often hear: "He makes me laugh." (Sometimes, it's she makes me laugh, but more often the reverse.) Not only when being photographed, a big smile FEELS GOOD!
And when two people look at each other and smile, a moment of intimacy - into-me-see - arises. The Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hahn says “Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful." Mother Theresa: "Peace begins with a smile."
Try this - next time you look in a mirror, smile at yourself. Make sure it's a smile that includes your eyes. Guess what? You'll see yourself smiling back! That's a moment of intimacy/into-me-see that you can create all on your own. Then go out and share it with others.
Keep Love Alive!
Diana
At our Intimacy Retreats, when people share things they love about their partner, we often hear: "He makes me laugh." (Sometimes, it's she makes me laugh, but more often the reverse.) Not only when being photographed, a big smile FEELS GOOD!
And when two people look at each other and smile, a moment of intimacy - into-me-see - arises. The Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hahn says “Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful." Mother Theresa: "Peace begins with a smile."
Try this - next time you look in a mirror, smile at yourself. Make sure it's a smile that includes your eyes. Guess what? You'll see yourself smiling back! That's a moment of intimacy/into-me-see that you can create all on your own. Then go out and share it with others.
Keep Love Alive!
Diana
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