Smile

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!