I can’t tell you how grateful I am that so many of you “liked” and/or commented on yesterday’s gratitude blog. Sometimes I get the lonely feeling that no one is seeing what I put out. Of course, I’m aware that I didn’t really put this out, but rather I passed it forward. Which obviously was a good idea.
Speaking of passing it forward. I remember years ago in Boston when I was in graduate school I decided one day to smile at everyone I encountered. Wow! What a result. Everyone smiled back. I mean, a real eye-crinkling smile. I suspect some of those smiles got forwarded to others.
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Mona, that is so true, I have been smiling at everyone when I used to be out running now walking and they all smile back or respond with a wave or hi. What a great feeling! Do that too when I am delivering meals and they all smile back. Hope it is passed on to others. Thanks for your always great blog. Dottie
I can testify to that, Dottie. You’re even spreading smiles when you’re not visible, as in sending e-mails. Thanks.
This post is a good reminder that smiling can brighten both the recipient’s day and my day.
Thanks for responding, Sheryl. Yes. Like forgiveness, it blesses both the forgiver and the forgiven — (though mostly the forgiver. The forgiven may not even know about it.)
Mona… I love to do that. I try it quite often.
Yes, I know. I get to enjoy your smile all the time. A real asset to the bank, I’d say.