"Smile"By Cliff Kuhn, M.D.The Laugh Doctor 
A smile is hardly ever inappropriate and always completely under your control. For these reasons, a grin is your number one resource to quickly capture the full benefits of humor's natural medicine each day. Put a wide smirk on your face right now and feel how good even a "fake" smile feels!
The creature we call Frankenstein should really be called "Frankenstein's Monster." Victor Frankenstein was the mad scientist (and he wasn't a "Dr." either)! More on this in a moment... Common misunderstandings can quickly assume the unassailable power of fact. For Most of the time such misconceptions are harmless. Some, however, are not. Here is a misconception we need to quickly reconsider: Adults should be serious. This myth is not just incorrect - it's deadly! Seriousness (taking ourselves too seriously) is the leading cause of stress. Stress is the leading cause of illness in our modern world. And stress-induced illness is at an all-time high! Want to reduce your deadly seriousness and, thus, your stress? Try using one of my Fun Commandments, taken from my unique prescription, The Fun Factor, Always Go the Extra Smile. Smiling is unobtrusive, hardly ever inappropriate, and completely within your control. You can wear a grin practically anywhere. And did you know that a smile brings you immediate health benefits ? When you smile, your mood is elevated, your pain lessens, your creativity is sparked, and your communication is enhanced. And, best of all, did you know that your fake smile still creates these benefits for you? That means...you can wear a contrived grin and soon you'll feel good enough to have a genuine one! How's that for "fake it 'til you make it"? Try it right now. Smile and put me to the test!
By the way, Frankenstein's Monster wasn't even much of a monster. He spoke French, read Milton, and studied Plutarch. Sounds more ambitious than my son was in college!
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