One student went to ask her boss for a raise which she had
been promised. She knew her boss was tight with money and would
put up a fight, so she approached the grumpy boss with an inner
smile as well as her outer smile. Such positivity reduced her boss’
resistance, and they ended on good terms, with both of them smil-
ing.
Another student’s self-image changed radically from smiling
down. Before his self-esteem was low, and he was continually fight-
ing with himself, telling himself he wasn’t up to par. After frequently
practicing the inner smile he made good friends with himself, and
began to realize potential hidden by his negative self deprecations.
If you master an inner smile you may well feel like the turtle,
entering the unknown sea with his protective shell snugly encased
about him. Likewise, you will have the power to create a relaxed
meditative environment capable of withstanding any external situ-
ation. Negativity will bounce off your smile and you will enjoy your-
self wherever you are.
Summary...........................................................................
The inner smile gives you love where you most need it, at home.
Your home is your body because your body is where you live no
matter where you are. Learn to see it as a community of many
hardworking, devoted members who go unrecognized and are of-
ten abused. Learn to deal with your various parts as though they
were your own children deserving of respect and affection.
Leave no one out and in no time you will know what it is to be
loved and you will know what is meant by Loving Energy. Do this
continuously and your world will blossom. The persons who “in-
habit” your “inner” world, your vital organs, bones, blood, brain,
etc., will afford you a new body and will enable you to relate to
everyone and everything outside in a new, calm, loving way. So
smile to yourself where ever you go, to who ever you see.
Secret of the Inner Smile