Wear It Well. . .
Popular wisdom says that a person’s heart is written on their face and there is an element of truth in this saying.
Fear or worry can make the eyes sink into their sockets, the cheeks droop and the skin become pale. An explosive temper can make the face red and in time cause the capillaries to become visible so that the skin has a blotchy appearance. A persistently angry, critical or haughty outlook can give the skin a dark hue and make the ends of the mouth turn down into a sneer.
The numerous muscles in the face are unique in that they are attached to the facial skin, surrounding and radiating from the eyes, mouth, nose and ears. Our emotions make these muscles expand or contract which influences blood flow to the skin and thus skin colour. Emotions that have become habitual can cause some muscles to be permanently tight or loose changing the contours of the face so that the skin becomes smooth or wrinkled.
A sure sign of progress in meditation is that the face develops a more noticeably calm and pleasant demeanor (bhadramukha). Those who are able to spend longer periods in meditation and whose practice is fruitful, are sometimes reported as having radiant complexions. The Buddha commented that those who live more in the present tend to have a radiant appearance, outlook and perspective both mentally and physically.
So this season smile, share and enjoy the minutes as they come. We are the total of both body and mind working together for the betterment of all.
Peace and Love, Jim
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