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"A merry heart does good like a medicine: but a broken spirit dries the bones!"
(Proverbs 17:22)

Happiness and Joy! 

What emotional expressions that can be quite noticeable, supplying a sense of positive influence, instead of lackluster temperament.

While doing your grocery shopping, or visiting a mall, glancing at mannequins in the window or floor on display, trying to get a glimpse of what the new fashion statement is for the season, do you ever notice the facial indications of others in the vicinity?   It is evident that so much has taken place in the scheme of things, that many people may not even give a second thought to how others are doing.  They just want to make sure that their wants and needs are met, regardless to how tumultuous everything appears around them, in the lives of others.

I have learned throughout my life, that how we project ourselves, can help others to cope with their otherwise gloomy day.   In spite of how the economy has become, or what the view insinuates, there is still hope.  People are dealing with severe struggles, probably more than ever before, so their thoughts are primarily consumed with what they should do to rectify their issues.  One thing that has never failed at working is the rendering of A SMILE.
Whenever we see someone, either while driving, walking, or sitting, and we notice that the expression on their face is perplexed, or sad, or just indifferent, just try throwing a smile their way, and see how their very countenance brightens.  And even though they still have to muster the strength to figure out what needs to be done for resolution, at least they begin to receive a sense of consolation and reliance.

I'm sure you are thinking, "A mere smile cannot pay bills, fill up my car with gasoline, or purchase food and shelter."  But, a smile can pull a person out of a dull state, allowing them to be lifted up in their spirit-man, realizing that there is still hope, and all is not lost. Besides, it has been said that it takes 43 muscles to frown, and 17 when changed into a grin.

Come on, everyone! Brighten someone's day, even people who look away from you when you pass them by, shining that light.  It costs you nothing to exchange; however, while extending, will spread more exuberance and jubilation, in the midst of so much pain, sadness or misery.   S-M-I-L-E!!!