Smile.
You've seen it done before. You were walking
done the street and you see this disgustingly cheerful person walking towards
you with a stupid smile on their face and as they pass you, they drop a, “hey,
how’s it going” on your head. And you wanted to punch their face.
Well.
We’re going to do it too.
If you don’t want to risk being punched in the
face you can do it in your own home but it works a lot better out on the street
and no one’s really going to punch you. Take a deep breath, clear your mind and
think smile. Did you smile? You tried didn't you? And then as soon as you
smile, your muscle is going to protest because it’s pulling awkwardly against
gravity. So you let your face drop again and you said, “This is stupid and it
doesn't work.”
Try it again.
Yes, I’m serious. Have you ever wondered why
little kids smile so much? Why are they always happy? That’s right, because
they don’t know the dark and evil aspects of the world. Well, why should
knowing that there is bad in the world prevent us from enjoying the good? If
you give in, you’re just helping them to win.
So smile! Yes, I’m going to be persistent and
no, you’re not allowed to skip to the next section. Smile! Hold it for five
minutes. If you can’t think of a happy memory yourself, think happy movies,
think jokes and music and TV shows. Make yourself laugh. Giggle! Pretend to be
drunk.
Smile often. It excites your hormones.
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