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self enlightenment exercise no. 3

How do you feel right now?
How do you think your face looks now?
You probably look the way you feel. Even if your spirits are low you can uplift them through the simple act of smiling. Smiling triggers happy feelings in the brain, so why not give this simple exercise a try?

Now as you read these words and without smiling just yet.... tighten ever so slightly the sides of your eyes.... notice those tingling sensations.... next, let these sensations spread down to your cheeks as if in the very beginnings of smile. Now lift the sides of your mouth a little into just a half smile.... and now you are smiling. Do you notice something curious about the way you feel..... Keep smiling, just enjoy it.

NOTES
Try and maintain this smile when you are with other people and you will notice an improvement in the way you act. You will also be more attractive and nicer to be around. Besides, smiling encourages others to be happy too, others might respond by smiling back and then you will know that your spirits are truly uplifted.

Please post a comment or question below about how you got on with this exercise. I will gladly post a reply.

Take this exercise to a higher level with this uplifting audio meditation
http://www.meditainment.com/uplifter/

Comments

Janet Ferguson wrote:

Hi Richard!

Wow! Thank you for this exercise,it really did lift my spirits! All the exercises have been great,up lifting, peaceful,and enlightening.

Thank you once again,I shall be using this alot,let you know how I get on!

Blessings
Janet

02 Jul 12:16 PM

Jones Tagoe wrote:

It is one of the most simplest exercise yet very wonderful. I realy enjoyed it.
Thanks.

Richard Latham wrote:

Hi Janet,
Pleased this exercise for Happiness worked for you. When I remember to do it, I am always amazed by the effect it has on me and others. Even just walking down my street, with a smile always leads to the most positive and genuine experiences. I am doing this exercise again right now :-)

Marta wrote:

Hi,
As my brother said:
Put the world up side down - even sad people will smile.

Thank you Adam,
Thank you Richard
You're right that smile it's a great bridge to the others.

Best wishes

Marta

sue wrote:

when i notice i am frowing at the computer, i remember to think of the tingles next to my eyes.
then then i smile...
feeling better and fresher.
thanks for the exercise!
sue

Lorraine wrote:

Great exercise - My Mom taught me as a little girl to always keep the corners of my mouth turned up in a small smile and this habit has remained with me. However, being on a computer for hours one forgets and it is good to be reminded! Thank you.

c l gupta wrote:

received your e mail,thanks!
smiling is indeed contageous . I have experienced that your smile earns back a bigger smile even from those who seldom smile .

thanks!
clg.

Vengat wrote:

Richard,
Thanks for this exercise.Previously I used to do a lot of self improvement but now due to my busy days , I am out of it. Thanks again for reminding it.

Regards,
Vengat

Ana Lee wrote:

Totally, totally true.

Sue wrote:

well... i really like this exercise a lot...we all should do with it...actually i do believe in it... and living with that exercise unintentionally long long time ago... :)
Thank you so much Richard.. :)

Rhonda wrote:

Thanks Richard,
It's the little things in life that really matter and make the life changing difference on this planet.
Keep smiling,
Cheers Rhonda.

stacy wrote:

Thank you! It really works. I am going through a pretty hard time at the moment (emtionally). Thank you.

Vrinda wrote:

Thanks Richard. Smile I thought came from the corner of the lips, but now I see we have to start from the corner of the eyes. It changes the mood.

Michaiel wrote:

Yeah, this is another great mind altering exercise. Happiness is the core of what everyones after.

SarahAZ wrote:

Another wonderful exercise

mara wrote:

THANKS RICHARD.........THIS IS SOMETHING I HAVE DONE ALL OF MY LIFE AND IT IS SO UPLIFTING............EVEN PEOPLE WHO AREN'T IN THE SAME PLACE SMLE BACK.....I HAVE ENCOURAGED SO MANY PEOPLE TO SMILE AND IT IS SO REWARDING.....THANKS FOR SHAREING THIS .WE ALL HAVE TO KEEP THIS WONDERFUL HABIT ........IN LIGHT.......MARA

Thomas wrote:

Wow this one is really good. And I say that as a sufferer of severe depression.

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