THE POWER OF A SMILE

Whenever I come outside the door of my beautiful home, I always smile,and say hello, to everyone I meet,young,elderly,helpers,workers,those I meet in the lift,and everyone in general.At first,this attitude of mine,surprised everyone,and some were rather unwilling to respond,others even dismissed me as silly.But I continued in my way,and my belief, that it doesn't do anyone any harm to smile,in fact, it starts a journey of joy,which is contageous,and I want to be a carrier,and spread happiness far,and wide.In today's world,there is so much hatred,animosity,suspicion,intolerance,and selfishness,that all of us must wake up,and take concrete steps, to be the change we want to see,and must bring,around us.And a smile,and hello can work wonders.I say this from personal experience.Now, everyone in the apartment complex where I live,wears a big smile as soon as they see me,we always stop to chat,enjoy the camaraderie,and they even call me"the smiling aunty!"Little children ring my doorbell,and come in to chat,and my friends children,and grandchildren, love to day spend with me,so I feel,I am on the right track.I travel a lot,and very regularly,and when I return home,the security guards at the gate, immediately wear big smiles,and say,"Good that you have returned,the smiles,and hellos, had gone with you!"So my dear friends,and visitors,"smile awhile,and while you smile, make others smile,and soon there will be miles,and miles of smiles,and life will be worthwhile,because you smile!"Smiles can remove tears,fears,and create strength,courage,and confidence.Isn't it worth a try?Love to all.