Well, I am back. Not because of anything cute or exciting that I have to share. Instead it is because of what someone said to me the other day. It went something like this...
You are a very pretty young lady. [side note: I was wearing jeans and a long sleeve t-shirt with my hair up in a bun] But you know what would be better - for you to smile. A smile would definitely brighten you and wherever you are.
Now, normally I am one to smile. I'm a pretty happy and easy-to-get-along-with person. However, when I get frustrated, stressed, and/or exhausted the smile tends to disappear. It's sad how quickly the smile disappears simply because I'm not in my best upbeat mood. My smile should stay - not because I want people to think I'm beautiful (believe me, I don't think I'm beautiful) or that I have it altogether - but my smile should stay because I am blessed beyond anything I deserve and beyond my expectations.
Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day.
~Quoted in P.S. I Love You
A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.
~Phyllis Diller
People seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile.
~Lee Mildon
A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks.
~Charles Gordy
Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.
~Mother Teresa
The person who reminded me the other day that I need to smile more often is not the first person to comment on my smile. I guess I should take the hint... how important a smile is. Now if only I can remember to smile when I'm not at my best and to truly be grateful for all that I have, even when it's easier to focus on the negative (things that aren't going my way).
So I hope you have a wonderful week! Thank you for reading my ramblings. Remember to smile - even if you're having the worst day you can brighten someone else's!
Until next time,
Keep Smiling!
