It's become a sweet habit. Emailing, tweeting, facebooking, blogging, I visualize the one(s) reading me, and I let the heart open, and I break into a smile. To let them know, I punctuate my messages with a a few big
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Research shows smiling is a good thing to spread around. It contributes to happier marriages, longer life, and better health. Why not smile online also? :)
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ReplyDeleteI was thinking about you. How is life, practice?
ReplyDeleteMuch metta.
Hi Marguerite -
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you!!
Yes, I often use :) when conveying a genuine smile. I used to think it was kind of 'cheesy' or not proper to use it in writing, but I now really like using it. So much of direct communication between individuals is done via writing. This is great, but one of the challenges is that emotion and tone is very hard to communicate and interpret when writing. So, I think using icons, or smiley faces when writing to better share what we are feeling is a wonderful thing.
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Peace,
Nate
Happy New Year to you also Nate. Wishing you that it be as mindful as the previous one . . .
ReplyDeleteAnd I don't mind 'cheesy'.
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You love to smile. When becoming attuned to level one Reiki Tummo your smiling energy can become even more enhanced. :)
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