People Who Smile Have Good Luck  

People Who Smile Have Good Luck  

 

Source: Sunflower Children Author: Sunflower Children Editor: Gao ZX Date: 2023-05-02  

 

"Sunflower Children" continues to serialize a psychological healing gift for parents of children with tumors by authors Tang Jing and Kong Lingxue — "You Are a Miracle: Psychological Rehabilitation Methods to Overcome Tumors."

 

This week, let's dive into Day 25's content.

 

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Stage Four: Start Your Journey of Self-Love

 

01  

 

People Who Smile Have Good Luck.  

 

Why is that? Because the benefits of smiling are numerous!  

 

Whether you smile gently, grin widely, or laugh heartily — as long as it’s not a bitter smile, a sneer, or mocking laughter — any smile that comes from within can bring you joy, physical health, and good fortune in relationships.  

 

Right now, try smiling. Just curl the corners of your mouth and see if it lightens your heart a little. Now, pout and frown; do you feel your mood dip a bit?  

 

Try laughing out loud; does it feel even more uplifting and joyous? You might notice your upper body and heart feeling more relaxed instead of tense.  

 

For a comparison, try furrowing your brow to express anger or frustration. Notice any changes in your inner feelings and physical state. Do you feel your breath becoming shallow, your heart a little heavy, and your body weighed down?  

 

Now, let’s laugh again! Find a funny joke or a hilarious image; try to laugh out loud. Do you feel your facial, chest, and abdominal muscles getting engaged? They are moving, shaking, and bouncing along with the rhythm of your laughter.  

 

After such laughter, how do you feel? Do you notice your body feeling lighter and your mind clearer?  

 

Oh, by the way, if you haven’t laughed in a long time, you might feel some muscle soreness, as the muscles involved in laughing haven’t been used for a while and may feel stiff.  

 

Furthermore, if you’ve been harboring a lot of negative emotions lately, trying to laugh might even make you want to cry more.  

 

There’s a Chinese saying: "Laugh a little, and you will be ten years younger; laugh a little, and a hundred ailments will vanish," and "If you laugh three times a day, even the doctor will hang himself." These sayings illustrate the health benefits laughter brings us.  

 

Research shows that each hearty laugh involves over 80 muscles in our face, chest, and abdomen, effectively massaging our internal organs, enhancing the vitality of our heart and lungs, and stimulating and releasing our bodily functions.  

 

Laughter has become a powerful way to strengthen both body and mind.  

 

I once saw some elderly people in Tian Tan Park deliberately practicing laughter. Facing the nearby pines or picturing scenes in their minds, they laughed, rested, and laughed again, repeating this multiple times to achieve their health and wellness goals.  

 

Laughter can chase away stress hormones and produce happiness hormones.  

 

Western medical studies indicate that laughter can stimulate the secretion of a hormone called endorphin, also known as the "pleasure hormone" or "youth hormone," which means this hormone helps keep a person feeling young and joyful.  

 

At the same time, when we laugh, our body and mind relax, effectively suppressing the secretion of cortisol and adrenaline, thus reducing feelings of stress.  

 

Why doesn’t the human body need a lot of cortisol? Because its role is to keep us calm and restrained, mobilizing energy to cope with stressful situations. Persistently high cortisol levels can lead to symptoms like diabetes, binge eating, extreme fatigue, decreased energy, and low libido.  

 

Additionally, research in the U.S. on psychoneuroimmunology shows that emotional molecules are distributed throughout our bodies, meaning every cell has the ability to perceive and reflect emotions.  

 

If we frown and feel down, each cell is not filled with joy but rather sadness and frustration, caught in anxiety, complaints, self-blame, and guilt. Bound by negative emotions, our body and mind will inevitably feel blocked, moldy, and deteriorate. Where then can health and happiness come from?  

 

Conversely, if we smile and maintain a joyful state, our cells will be filled with joy and health, boosting our immunity.  

 

From this perspective, laughter can bring us health; it can also inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Indeed, some organizations abroad regularly invite comedians to perform in hospitals, filling the wards with laughter, not just to lighten the mood of patients but also to assist in their recovery.  

 

Laughter can also bring us good luck.  

 

Humans have an instinct to seek benefits and avoid harm; we prefer to exist in a safe environment and interact comfortably with others. People who smile convey a sense of relaxation, positivity, and joy, inspiring those around them to feel hopeful about themselves and the future, even awakening the strength to overcome difficulties.  

 

In contrast, being around negative and pessimistic people can be quite different. Their pervasive negative emotions can trigger feelings of past failures in those nearby, bringing forth disappointment, oppression, and helplessness, leaving others feeling uncomfortable and instinctively wanting to escape.  

 

Those who wear grim faces are even more frightening; they can awaken our inner sense of insecurity and raise our awareness of danger, preparing us to either flee or fight.  

 

When you frequently wear a smile, I see you as an optimistic and positive person. I enjoy being around you. If you face difficulties, I’m willing to support and help you.  

 

If I have any opportunities in work, career development, or life, I would prioritize giving them to someone who smiles and radiates positive energy because I believe you won’t be knocked down by challenges; you have the courage and methods to face them.  

 

When you laugh often, you attract more people to your side who are willing to help and support you, and luck will often be by your side.  

 

When you smile frequently, your laughter engages your muscles, providing an involuntary massage that soothes your body, leading to better health.  

 

When laughter becomes your habit, your mood will be joyful, optimistic, and accompanied by happiness and beauty, ensuring that mental health stays with you.  

 

Data shows that infants laugh about 400 times a day, while adults laugh only about 15 times. Perhaps children’s innocence and bright smiles, along with their clear eyes, are nurtured through daily laughter.  

 

In our journey of growth, we have lost too many smiles, and it’s time to reclaim them.  

 

So come, let’s search for our smiles together.  

 

02  

 

Practice  

 

1. Find a mirror and carefully observe your smile. Feel the changes in your body and mind, and describe the entire process in detail.  

 

2. On a commonly used mirror, stick a smiling face and a phrase to remind yourself, and every day when you look in the mirror, smile from the heart.  

 

Suggested phrases:  

- "A smile brings health."  

- "The secret to health is laughter."  

- "Wonderful things are coming."  

- "Today is another beautiful day."  

 

Note: You can find phrases that make you happy and smile. There’s no best; what suits you is best.  

 

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