Close your eyes.

Now, let the corners of your lips rise ever so slightly—just enough for an invisible smile.

Inhale through this inner smile.

As you exhale, imagine the smile melting down your throat, heart, belly, and down the spine.

Repeat for 21 breaths.

Each breath massages your inner body with kindness.

You don’t have to ‘do’ joy—just allow it to surface.

Say inwardly: ‘This smile is mine, always here, always ready.’