I don’t know if any of you have noticed or not, either in the thread of my material, the jokes that I tell, or the crinkle around my eyes, but I love to smile. I really like how it makes me feel, and I especially like the effect it has on others. Experts say that a smile is the greatest gift you can bestow on another human being. And, the best thing about it? It doesn’t cost a single penny. And, it's downright contagious. No matter how unpleasant the mood of the receiver, very few are able to see a smile and not return it.
The best place to prove this theory is in a grocery store. For most people, the minute they walk through those automatic swinging doors and select their cart, they're in game mode. You can see it in their eyes. They’re planning how they're going to navigate the course. Thinking about how to handle blocks and interferences. Rubbing on the hand sanitizer. You know who they are. We've all seen the look. But, do me a favor. Next time you're shopping and see someone in full game mode, just smile. It startles them at first, but do not back down. An instinctual attempt to evade contact will be made, but soon their lips will twitch up and you can tell that they are grateful for the gift.
So, give a stranger a smile today. It might be the only sunshine they receive. And, if the altruistic benefits of a smile do not appeal to you, smile anyway. It can subtract the years faster than an injection of Botox.
~Valerie~
The best place to prove this theory is in a grocery store. For most people, the minute they walk through those automatic swinging doors and select their cart, they're in game mode. You can see it in their eyes. They’re planning how they're going to navigate the course. Thinking about how to handle blocks and interferences. Rubbing on the hand sanitizer. You know who they are. We've all seen the look. But, do me a favor. Next time you're shopping and see someone in full game mode, just smile. It startles them at first, but do not back down. An instinctual attempt to evade contact will be made, but soon their lips will twitch up and you can tell that they are grateful for the gift.
So, give a stranger a smile today. It might be the only sunshine they receive. And, if the altruistic benefits of a smile do not appeal to you, smile anyway. It can subtract the years faster than an injection of Botox.
~Valerie~
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