"A light mind is the right mind to write."

"A light mind is the right mind to lead."

"A light mind is the right mind for navigating the entrepreneurial life."

"A light mind is the right mind for death, dying, and letting go."

"A light mind is the right mind for, well, everything."

— Ben Gioia

Smiling (for most of your day) and this smiling meditation will lighten your mind and change your life.

How?

1. Start with video #1 (5 min.) for longer instructions

then

2. Then use video #2 (3 min.) for daily practice

or

Sit (comfortably) on your own (no video) for one-to-five minutes, following what you've discovered

REMEMBER...

1. Smile as much as possible. (Gently.) With your lips, eyes, mind, and heart

and

2. Smile / relax / breathe throughout your day.

Even three breaths is brilliant: while walking, driving, cooking, doing dishes, listening to music, having a conversation, watching a show, etc.)

Smiling (for most of your day) and this smiling meditation will lighten your mind and change your life.

Enjoy!

(via Bhante Vimalaramsi, Delson Armstrong, and from the Buddha)