The Pursuit of Happiness - Day 1

Princess :
[Day 1]
Dear God, let there be enough love in this world for everyone to last a life time.
You have created EVE from the left ribs of ADAM,
NOT from his head to be above him
NOR from his feet to be his subordinate
but from his ribs to stand by his side....
as his other half in life...
next to his arm, so he will protect her...
next to his heart, so he will love her..

.Babyface ~ When Your Body Gets Weak

Smile

1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive
We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person
'n figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls 'n grimaces all push people away -- but a smile draws them in (avoid these smile aging habits to keep your smile looking great).

2. Smiling Changes Our Mood
Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There's a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.

3. Smiling Is Contagious
When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, 'n make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots 'n you will draw people to you.

4. Smiling Relieves Stress
Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down,
'n overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced 'n you'll be better able to take action.

5. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System
Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu 'n colds by smiling.

6. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure
When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure.
Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading.
Then smile for a minute 'n take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?

7. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers 'n Serotonin
Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, 'n serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.

8. Smiling Lifts the Face 'n Makes You Look Younger
The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don't go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day -- you'll look younger 'n feel better.

9. Smiling Makes You Seem Successful
Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, 'n more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings 'n appointments 'n people will react to you differently.

10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive
Try this test: Smile.
Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It's hard.
When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that
"Life is Good!" Stay away from depression, stress 'n worry by smiling.

So... Friends...
"Keep Smiling 'n Make Other Smile".. ! :))

Soul Mates & Kindred Spirits

A soul mate and a kindred spirit are completely different.

You are born in agreement with a kindred spirit. When you meet him, you automatically love him. The two of you, when you meet, feel like you've known each other your entire lives. You can go years without talking and never miss a beat when you see each other again. You like the same things, share similar feelings, laugh at the same obscure and nonsensical jokes, find excitement in similar places, and are just different enough that you can like each other even when suffering debilitating bouts of self-hate.

A soul mate, on the other hand, is someone completely different from you. When you meet her, you may take an immediate liking to her or you may not. But eventually, you grow into each other so that the two of you are inextricably bound to one another. Your souls, in effect, mate.

Kindred spirits bring out the best in each other. Soul mates make each other better than either of them could be on their own.

In short:
kindred spirit=safe harbor friend
soul mate=intimate, lifelong companion