Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Power Of A Smile on a Morning Walk


--by mouse, posted Jun 24, 2008

If you've ever felt that a smile is wasted think again. This morning I went out for a beautiful woodland walk. To get there I have to pass several houses in nearby cul de sacs. I smiled at the first few people I met and was sternly ignored because they were either wearing an iPod or because they just didn't know who I was. I wasn't going to be deterred. By the time I reached my woodland entrance I had managed to get at least 5 people to beam at me. The power of a smile far outweighed the grim outlook of the first two.

I'm not sure who came away the happiest today, me for receiving five big kind, smiles and a 'good morning' or the 5 individuals who took the time to welcome a stranger to their neighbourhood.

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arnee wrote: Smiles are never wasted. The more they are spent, the more of them remains. It's amazing how a little muscle flexing can brighten up someone's day and touch someone's heart. You've done a great job! Keep it up! :)
cabbage wrote: Nice....the "smile index" (as I used to call it when I was in college) is always higher than you might think. Bravo to you for not giving up! :-) Keep smilin'
lovebug wrote: I knew I had read your story before and I even gave a comment. But today I did the math and the numbers were in balance
butterfly wrote: well done you. you are an angel x
brighteyes wrote: Mouse....would love to run into you and I agree nothing beats an AM greeting more than a huge, friendly smile....sets a great tone for the day.

SMILING Brighteyes ;)
JuneBug wrote: Keep it up! The thing of it is, sadly stating, now-a-days when people smile at each other they wonder what they are up to...We gotta change that! :}
AURELIA wrote: Wonderful to hear. SMILE, it's contagious! AUrelia
makesomeonesmile wrote: Smiles are never wasted. Thanks for taking the time to make a difference!
anonimus wrote: Smiling at your brother is charity.Al-Bukhari,

A good word is charity. Al-Tirmizi.
well done.thanks
megumi wrote: A smile costs you nothing...put will pay you dividens in the end.
Have a great day everyone and SMILE :)

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