The power of a smile

[Samia Taoulost]

We all are naturally attracted to a smiley face, not necessarely handsome with perfect features but one that is uniquely illuminated with a sincere smile. A smile reflects a positive energy to those surrounding us and has a contagious effect on their moods and attitudes. "Smiling alone can reduce lot of hardships said Kukkatpally, professor at the Indo English School,
A smile can say what words find difficult to express. It helps build better relationship and develop trust among people. It is a simple gesture that can miraculously change someone else's day and perspective of life. And let us not forget how a smile can be a wonderful and instant facelift and has the rare power of litting up an entire room.
So, let's smile more and bring positivity and happiness to our community :-)

[Corinna Moebius]

I have personally found that a smile and a greeting seems to lift the spirits of strangers -- whether someone I see while walking down the street, or waiting in an elevator, or standing in the checkout line. Sometimes we can feel like ghosts lost in our own problems, but when someone smiles at us it is an acknowledgement that we matter: we have been recognized.

I live in Little Havana, and I greet and smile at people all the time, even when they don't do the same to me. But you know what? Over time, they remember me, and then -- I've noticed -- they seem to smile more often themselves! :-)