There's an old adage that says it takes fewer muscles to smile than it does to frown. Based on what I've read, however, it actually takes more muscles to smile than it does to frown. Could it be that people who smile are exercising those muscles so it helps them to look younger? What about looking younger, longer! And when smiling leads to laughter, there seem to be additional benefits as well.
I understand that laughing is thought to be helpful in increased life expectancy. A good hearty laugh is said to massage the internal organs, especially the heart muscle. Research suggests that laughter reduces stress, helps boost immune system function, helps increase oxygen levels in the body, and offers a number of other physiological healing therapies. So it seems to be true that laughter really is good medicine! (Proverbs 17:22, the Bible)
So by smiling and laughing, perhaps we are getting in a little "exercise" if you will. Could smiling and laughing be a bit of passive exercise? Find something to smile about, something to laugh about everyday and you might just increase the length of your life!
Blessings Indeed!
R. Fitch
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