[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/5/18)[:]

[:en]SMILE – A RELAXING MEDICINE

The Bible teaches us to ” get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.  Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Eph. 4:31-32)

When there is tension, anger or bitterness, remember that “a happy heart makes the face cheerful, and the cheerful look brings joy to the heart” (Prov. 15:13, 30)

Smile releases brain chemicals called endorphins which have an actual physiological relaxing effect.  A smile can diffuse a tense situation and lessen tension within us.  Learn to temper our anger with a smile.[:]