We all have the ability to choose to be any age we have ever been. To look at things with a clean point of view or just act/enjoy in the moment I sometimes ask myself, why does one choose to grow up and lose their dinosaur?
We mustn’t grow out of ourselves too fast. While we age and our responsibilities’ grow, we are constantly at battle with our inner adolescent. Step by step we may allow others to change us. Whether we are embarrassed or just want to ‘fit in’…we all seem to make subtle changes that may have us saying one day…’wow, I sound like my father’ or ‘that’s something my mother would do’
Now I’m not preaching childish behaviour and total disregard for authority or rules…but doesn’t it feel good to let go?
When was the last time you made yourself vulnerable?
Let’s look at it a different way. Happiness is the feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy. Directly related to happiness is smiling and laughing…the list is endless, but I am choosing to illustrate through these two parallels.
Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better.
Smiling makes us attractive
Smiling changes Our Mood
Smiling is contagious
Smiling relieves Stress
Smiling boosts your immune system
Smiling lowers your blood pressure
Smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers and serotonin
Smiling lifts the face and makes you look younger
Smiling makes you seem successful
Smiling helps you stay positive
Laughing is also another way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better.
Laughing reduce stress
Laughing lowers blood pressure
Laughing elevates ones mood
Laughing boosts the immune system
Laughing improves brain functioning
Laughing protects the heart
Laughing connects you to others
Laughing fosters instant relaxation
Laughing makes one feel good
Now, knowing that we all have these powers AND that they can directly influence those around you…go ahead, lighten up and let your dinosaur out – make yourself vulnerable, go ahead, ‘laugh and smile’
We mustn’t grow out of ourselves too fast. While we age and our responsibilities’ grow, we are constantly at battle with our inner adolescent. Step by step we may allow others to change us. Whether we are embarrassed or just want to ‘fit in’…we all seem to make subtle changes that may have us saying one day…’wow, I sound like my father’ or ‘that’s something my mother would do’
Now I’m not preaching childish behaviour and total disregard for authority or rules…but doesn’t it feel good to let go?
When was the last time you made yourself vulnerable?
Let’s look at it a different way. Happiness is the feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy. Directly related to happiness is smiling and laughing…the list is endless, but I am choosing to illustrate through these two parallels.
Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better.
Smiling makes us attractive
Smiling changes Our Mood
Smiling is contagious
Smiling relieves Stress
Smiling boosts your immune system
Smiling lowers your blood pressure
Smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers and serotonin
Smiling lifts the face and makes you look younger
Smiling makes you seem successful
Smiling helps you stay positive
Laughing is also another way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better.
Laughing reduce stress
Laughing lowers blood pressure
Laughing elevates ones mood
Laughing boosts the immune system
Laughing improves brain functioning
Laughing protects the heart
Laughing connects you to others
Laughing fosters instant relaxation
Laughing makes one feel good
Now, knowing that we all have these powers AND that they can directly influence those around you…go ahead, lighten up and let your dinosaur out – make yourself vulnerable, go ahead, ‘laugh and smile’
3 comments:
Richard, You are right, we see it all the time when coaches on the floor are laughing and having a good time, others want in. It's nice not to take ourselves too seriously once in a while. Remember when we use to laugh at a piece of paper!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXXm696UbKY
never too old to have fun & enjoy what life can bring.
Thanks Richard. That was a great reminder of something we must never neglect - feeding the inner spirit through laugh and play.
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