Chapter 9

Stop Taking Life So Seriously

 

It's simple: I love, love, love, love feeling good! When I smile and laugh, I come alive. And when I'm alive, everyone around me comes alive and then I really feel good.

—AILEEN DIZON, SACRAMENTO

 

The next time you're walking around in a train station or airport, standing on a street corner, waiting for a bus, or sitting at a traffic light, peer around slowly, security-camera style. Do some people watching. Look at their facial expressions, nonverbal communications, and body language. Take note of the number of people you see smiling and those who look somber. Count the smiles. Total the frowns. The number of depressed-looking people will amaze you. It's frightening.

Just by looking around ...

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