A Smile Cures What Ails You

Smiling is Good for You

Today I visited my family doctor and I couldn’t help but notice that while sitting in the lobby waiting for my number to be called, that most patients I observed via their face that smiling was not a regular routine in their life. Yes I realize everyone there probably had a physical or emotional issue over ridding their thinking process, but that’s no excuse for not taking care of your wellness and smiling is high on my list of wellness things to do all the time.

Smile Even if it Cracks Your Face

One time while rising thru the ranks of an employed person I had an eye opening experience with a co-worker. He hardly ever uttered a sentence that didn’t contain a reference to bad luck, doom, sickness and something to do with a dark cloud over his head. Now I’m not sure but I don’t honestly remember if he ever smiled or made a gesture that would imply he was in a good mood. When I first started working with him I just thought he was having a bad day, but a week of working with him I started to get the picture and the picture didn’t contain a smile. During this time in my life I was dating a giddy girl, who couldn’t stop smiling even when the piggy wolf was knocking on the door and trying blow the house down. We never really connected but she was always a shot in the arm to be around. Smiling is contagious and seeing it and using it surely ranks high on the list of necessary things to do in your life.

A Smile Fights Depression

I like many have endured the roller coaster ride called depression. But most of the time I’m riding the top rail and feeling like a million bucks. But I know the downhill ride is just inside my closet and keeping it there requires constant vigilance. I look forward to the day when the magic is discovered and the closet door will close and never open again.

A Smile Works for the Giver and Receiver

Most of us survive life necessities and have a few coins left over to share with less fortunate ones then us. But we all regardless of our condition in life can spread a smile like spreading butter on a piece of toast. It takes hardly any effort and also benefits you when you give it to someone else.

I Love Her Smile

I am a very fortunate person I have a relationship with a person who happens to be my wife. Whose smile warms the very fiber of my being. No she doesn’t constantly have a smile on her face, but hardly even does that beautiful face express anything other then wellness and welcome to my world.

A Smile Always Works

I like smiling and find its value good for me and those I come in contact with. I have come to the conclusion that it’s the small things in live that move the mountains and one small thing is a smile. So bring your smile out and watch it change your feelings and those around you.


Don L. Terrill

photo by Digital Blue