Smiled lately?

Smiled Lately?September 2nd, 2008
Have you? Did you smile today? I am amazed at the sour faces Isee when I am out and about. My little children will sometimes ask me why people are so mad. Mad? Humm, then I realized that they are not used to seeing sour faces at home. They are used to smiles. When they see people with-out a smile on their face they think they must be mad. What would my kids think about you?
Smiling can make a difference in a day. Did you know that? It is so true. Next time you go out, try it. Run your own little test. Smile at people. It is amazing, they smile back! Last week I was going into a store. An older man stepped back to let me pass. I thanked him for holding the door for me. “Oh, I had to hold the door for a young lady with such an amazing smile”, he said! Well, I am 45 but I’ll take it! LOL!!
Smile at home too. Your family will pick up the habit! If you want happy children, smile at them! If you want a happy spouse, smile at them! If you have forgotten how, go look in the mirror. Smile at yourself until you look happy! There is something about a smile that says more than words can. If you are saying I love you, I care about you, you are important- smile. It will mean more than words alone. Words can be empty and fake, but a loving happy smile never is. I am smiling at you, are you smiling back at me yet? Hugs, Barbara