Peace Begins with a Smile

Mother Teresa once said, “Peace begins with a Smile.” Wow. So profound.

It’s true. When I sit and listen to Zen Master Nissim Amon’s guided meditations he’s often says things like, “Sit with your back straight… a little smile…” hear him and notice that even the tiniest of a smile on my face shifts my inner state of being.

There’s also the classic scene from the movie “Eat, Pray, Love”, where the little Indonesian monk says to Julia Roberts, “Smile from your liver, Lize!” (Neil often says this to me when I’m wound up at bedtime…. and it helps. Thanks, honey!)

When you smile you not only shift your state of being; anyone who sees your smile will also be positively impacted. A smile creates a gentler energy between two people…

I think Mother Teresa was right. Peace really DOES begin with a smile!
Do you agree?

Call us or write to us and share your experiences with smiling and how circumstances were changed or made more peaceful with a smile. 403-285-5266 or info@shindao.com

Create a peaceful week!