“Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth!”
Mallory Hopkins
I love this quote because it’s so true and it’s a great visual, too. It’s also part of the reason why I named this blog “smiley with Ellie”. When I think back on some of the most joy-filled, exciting, monumental moments of my life, smiling was definitely included. If you’re still not convinced why smiling is so great, here are ten reasons to smile according to verywellmind.com:
- Smiling makes us attractive
- Smiling relieves stress
- Smiling elevates our mood
- Smiling is contagious
- Smiling boosts your immune system
- Smiling lowers your blood pressure
- Smiling makes us feel good
- Smiling makes you look younger
- Smiling makes you seem successful
- Smiling helps you stay positive
Now that we both know that smiling offers us physical benefits, lets see what God has to say regarding a joy-filled heart,
“This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24 ESV)
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (James 1:17)
“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs 17:22)
These verses show that God has given us so many reasons to smile and that it’s good to recognize these gifts! When I consider the times when I smile the most, they are usually around people I love. That type of community is one I hope to create here on my blog. I’m excited for this journey to grow closer to God, build a community, and smile along the way!
