The Value Of A Smile

"Whoever welcomes his friend with a smile, it's as though he gave his friend the finest gifts in the world." ~ Hebrew Proverb

So true! I could be having the worst day ever when I meet up with a friend. Just seeing their smile makes it feel like I'm shrugging off something heavy and oppressing.

As a side note, smiling at your reflection can also boost your happy quotient. It may feel fake and dorky at first but pretty soon, you'll have a real smile. People also unconsciously return smiles. One of my favorite things to do is walk with a smile and make eye contact. It's like inviting others to share the joke.

Heck, I wave and smile - in public - at people who hate me and/or are treating me unfairly. Most of the time, they do it back just because they don't want to seem like jerks. With enough repetition, it becomes something they look forward to and sometimes they even become friends!

Kill 'em with kindness. ;)

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