Oprah Winfrey is lovable and powerful. She’s a force of nature. I was happy to see, though, that the most recent cover of her magazine featured the big O herself in a tranquil pose that didn’t shout, “Hey, have I ever got it all together!” Her smile here is natural, knowing, and slight.

I have an interest in smiles–the wide, the insincere, the true, the shy, and the modest.

Practice smiling–with a relaxed mouth–in your daily meditation, on the street, with family members, even when you’re stressed. Don’t force it, just let it come.