Let the corners of your mouth start to curve up into a smile.
Whether you’re on the street or alone in your room, who cares! Do it! Yaas. Shine up and out. Did you know that just the act of smiling can change your outlook?
For real, there’s a shift that happens when we simply make the moves, even if we aren’t feeling it at the time. It’s kind of like how making the Wonder Woman stance in front of your mirror - fists on hips, stance wide and steady - can boost your confidence. Try it if you haven’t!
The energy of happiness is contagious. That’s why we like going to see comedians! There’s a video on YouTube that is my go-to for putting some happy in my heart. A woman is on a train and is watching a funny video on her phone. She starts to giggle to herself at the video. Upon seeing this, a woman standing next to her begins to giggle, then she begins to laugh. This causes the other woman to laugh, and then the second woman starts to just uproariously laugh, and it’s like a ripple goes through the train. Even though people have no idea what they’re laughing about, they start laughing. Which then makes the one woman start laughing even harder, which then carries on and on. It’s delightful.
Similarly, I was listening to an episode of the podcast Criminal the other day and there was a very serious-sounding zoologist talking about how it was impossible not to laugh when he walks past a room of parrots who all swear horrible words at each other.
The zoologist says that try as they might, they can’t get the parrots to change their vocabulary, just must be like “eff off!” as people walk by. The guy says he can’t help it; he has to laugh every time.
This is the energy you’re invited to bring into your day.
Go ahead and smile. Imagine how you’d feel walking by those parrots or being on that train. Notice the lightness that comes to your being. Heck yes!
A Joyful Affirmation for Affirming Joy
Today, I will allow thoughts that uplift me to dominate, knowing that my mind-body connection is brilliant and strong.
I am healthy.
Everything works out in my favor.
I live in abundance.
My body is strong and capable.
Knowing that these thoughts create my reality fills me with joy, and I look forward to the healthy and peaceful opportunities to live my day to its fullest.
Happiness Runs in a Circular Motion