This week has been a little frustrating at times. I seem to get "sucked" into my families emotions and concerns. Jared misunderstood his driving teacher and missed a drive. Kimleighel didn't leave early enough to go the wrong direction for her Cello lesson. Others did things that I wouldn't have and there I was finding myself uptight and frustrated. If I let my mind choose the direction of it's thoughts I noticed a tight feeling in my body that settled in my tummy. I even had to wipe a few tears off my cheeks. The feelings taking over my body were not good or welcomed. I know how powerful positive thinking is and the magic of a smile and so I smiled. I didn't just show my teeth but really let my smile take over my face. The negative thoughts disappeared and thoughts of gratitude and blessings filled the space previously filled with negative,frustrating, hurtful thoughts. Smiling is such a simple action but so incredibly powerful and magical. Happiness really does come from the simple act of smiling...even if it's forced at first.
We can't control what happens around us. We will have challenges that will test us and our feelings, and we are going to hurt and be frustrated at times but the good thing is that we have the power within us to control how we react when those things happen. At first I let the things I didn't have control over get to me but not for long. I used the knowledge I have to chase them away until I was in control again....until I felt happy!
I hope that I can help others learn this simple trick of being happy...... JUST SMILE!
