Favorite Inspiring Quotes
Smile!
Commentary by Peter Shepherd

“Your smile is the key that fits the lock of everybody's heart.” ~ Anthony D'Anjelo
Life is as you make it; when your heart emanates positive feelings, the universe reflects those vibrations back, in all sorts of ways.
“Sometimes when I'm not feeling so happy, I do something to make someone else happy then I find I'm suddenly feeling happy again.” ~ Karen Salmansohn
Karen continues... “Everywhere you go is a chance to change the world. One smile, one hug, one act of kindness can make the world of difference to someone!”
“When you smile, not only do you feel happy, but you bring a ray of light into the lives of others.” ~ Brahma Kumaris
And Brahma says, “Good feelings for others are like ointments that heal wounds and re-establish friendship and relationships. Good feelings are generated in the mind, are transmitted through your attitude and are reflected through your eyes and smile. Smiling opens the heart and a glance can make miracles happen.”

“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.” ~ Mother Teresa
Don’t frown because you never know who might be falling in love with your smile.
“Be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. Talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. Make all your friends feel there is something in them. Look at the sunny side of everything. Think only of the best, work only for the best, and expect only the best. Be as enthusiastic about success of others as you are about your own. Forget the mistakes of the past and press on the greater achievements of the future. Give everyone a smile. Spend so much time improving yourself that you have no time left to criticize others. Be too big for worry and too noble for anger.” ~ Christian D Larsen
As someone said, “Count the garden by the flowers, never by the leaves that fall. Count your life with smiles and not the tears that roll.”

Here’s some further reading on this theme...
How to Turn Negative Feelings Around ~ by Dr. Alan Zimmerman
A smile costs nothing, but gives much. It enriches those who receive, without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. A smile creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in business, and is the sign of friendship. It brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and it is nature’s best antidote for trouble. Continues...
Empowering Practice: Find the Power in Your Smile - by Jeanie Marshall
Your inner smile is between you and yourself. Smiling at and with and for others is wonderful, too, but this empowering Practice is about touching the power of the smile within you. If you practice this regularly, you can activate your inner smile in seconds when you need to embody the essence of peace and joy. Continues...
My Transformational Moment ~ by Peter Shepherd
Smiling triggers happy feelings in the brain and reduces stress. Even if you don't feel happy or confident, just behave as though you do and soon you will. Find the joy in your life and you'll be more attractive and nicer to be around, people will be nicer to you too - and you'll smile some more! Continues...