Pure Smiles

09/17/2021

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09/10/2021

"More than simply positive mood, happiness is a state of well-being that encompasses living a good life, one with a sense of meaning and deep contentment."

Happiness is an electrifying and elusive state. Philosophers, theologians, psychologists, and even economists have long sought to define it. And since the 1990s, a whole branch of psychology—positive psychology—has been dedicated to pinning it down. More than simply positive mood, happiness is a...

09/08/2021

"The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief."

09/04/2021

09/04/2021

"When I was a first-year medical student, my classmates and I used to go down to the hospital cafeteria between lectures to buy snacks. The women from whom we bought them at the check-out counters were all young and sullen, rarely even glancing up at their customers as they rang up purchases."

How the simplest of gestures can spread joy for years.

09/01/2021

SMILING MAKES YOU LIVE LONGER
Perhaps the most compelling reason to smile is that it may lengthen your overall lifespan. One 2010 study found that genuine, intense smiling is associated with longer life.

Overall, happy people seem to enjoy better health and longevity, though more research is needed to understand why that is. Research does suggest that happiness could increase lifespan by years—suggesting maintaining a happy, positive mood may be an important part of living a healthy lifestyle.

09/01/2021

The First Half of 2021 "Smile World" International Photography Awards is open for submissions! The competition is organized by the "Smile World" International Photography Union. We welcome photographers from all over the world to participate in the competition, to convey our blessings and hopes through smiles, and to change the world with smiles.

The First Half of 2021 “Smile World” Deadline: 31 July 2021 Website: https://wsmile365.com ENTER CONTEST The First Half of 2021 "Smile World" International Photography Awards is open for submissions! The competition is organized by the "Smile World" International Photography Union. We welcome ph...

08/31/2021

"The greatest self is a peaceful smile, that always sees the world smiling back."

08/30/2021

We can all think of a friend or a movie (or both if we are lucky enough) that make us laugh. But absent those automatic triggers, how often do you laugh?

Is laughter good for your health? Laughter can increase oxygen to the heart, lungs and muscles, increase the endorphins that are released by your brain, improve your mood and reduce physical pain.