“Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.” Haruki Murakami

Physical and emotional pain are common. Learning to smile in the midst of pain is one way to keep suffering out of it. The physical act of smiling promotes and expresses the spiritual act of trusting in God. Phyllis Diller once said, “A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.”

“Armed with strength and dignity, she can smile and laugh at the future, unafraid of what it holds.” The Virtuous Woman Prov.31 Conversations Within ts 2/26/2024