Semi-smiling and serenity As our moods and emotions alter our bodily responses, so changing what we do influences our emotions … Semi-smiling practice Accept reality with your body Relax (by letting go or by just tensing and then letting go) your face, neck, and shoulder muscles and half-smile Relax your jaw and facial muscles Try to adopt a serene facial expression - because your body communicates with your mind Half-smile while contemplating the person you despise the most Sit quietly. Breathe and a half-smile. Imagine the image of the person who has caused you the most suffering. Regard the features you hate or despise the most or find the most repulsive. Try to examine what makes this person happy and what causes suffering in his or her daily life. Imagine the person's perceptions; try to see what patterns of thought and reason this person follows. Examine what motivates this person's hopes and actions
Semi-smiling and serenity As our moods and emotions alter our bodily responses, so changing what we do influences our emotions … Semi-smiling practice Accept reality with your body Relax (by letting go or by just tensing and then letting go) your face, neck, and shoulder muscles and half-smile Relax your jaw and facial muscles Try to adopt a serene facial expression - because your body communicates with your mind Half-smile while contemplating the person you despise the most Sit quietly. Breathe and a half-smile. Imagine the image of the person who has caused you the most suffering. Regard the features you hate or despise the most or find the most repulsive. Try to examine what makes this person happy and what causes suffering in his or her daily life. Imagine the person's perceptions; try to see what patterns of thought and reason this person follows. Examine what motivates this person's hopes and actions
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