I like quotes. I think they are
fun and can be inspiring. Sometimes they
make me laugh. And sometimes they put a
whole new spin on life. The power that
words have on us is a beautiful thing. I
try to keep my favorite quotes in my very own quote book. Each is carefully handwritten in the
journal. That takes time and work, thus
why my book needs to be updated after a year and a half of no new quotes. I have a pile ready to be written in.
There is a company that thrives on feel good quotes. I am guilty of eating dove chocolates. The chocolates {dark is my favorite} are the
perfect afternoon treat when I’ve been staring at a computer screen. And I’ve been able to limit myself by making
each individual chocolate become 4 bites {mind tricks}. To be honest I'm bored of their inspirational
messages. It could be for a number of
reasons, but when it all comes down to it I eat them for the chocolate taste in
my mouth, not the words on the wrapper. Does
that make sense? Does it seem
reasonable?
After all that I wanted to share what was on my chocolate wrapper the
other day...
Smiling is free
How true is that? I have had the
phrase "can you smile for me?" said to me many a time. it can take effort for my stubborn little
attitude to not give in. It’s so easy to
crack a smile. There are even games
about not smiling, which shows me that we were made to smile. We were made to find joy. it can take effort to smile when the world is
crashing down. One thing I missed in Italy
was that people don't smile at each other unless there is a relationship
established. People smile in the
US. {ok, most of the time} People smile in greeting to each other. Even if they are complete strangers. Even if it’s been a bad day. Even if they are in a hurry.
Yes, there are many types of smiles that send all kinds of
messages. but when someone genuinely
smiles, what does it cost them?
It may cost them a second, or be a distraction. It may bring an unwanted conversation that
eats at their time. it might cost
intentional distance.
Sometimes it brings opportunity to share life hope faith and love.
A smile doesn't cost money, but can be the perfect gift
"Smiling is my favorite" -Buddy the elf
"You're never fully dressed without a smile" -Orphan Annie
What is your favorite quote? Do
you have a favorite that includes smiling?
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