The Queen of Swords is the opposite of a spin-doctor. She prefers to strip the polish and stain off of situations and people to see the true grain underneath. There the truth and true colors are found. What would she think of this Brownie who tells us to avoid frowning and smile more? She'd probably list the health and well-being studies associated with smiling. Smiling activates neuropeptides that release feel-good neurotransmitters, which relax the body and lower heart rate and blood pressure. The serotonin released when a person smiles also acts as a mood lifter, a gentle, no-prescription-required antidepressant. I bet the Queen (listening to drama and settling arguments so often) has lots of cute videos bookmarked on her computer.
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes
your smile can be the source of your joy. —Thich Nhat Hanh
Oh that Thich...always nails it.
ReplyDeleteYep, those with few words often do. 😊
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