Concerning Smiles

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We should Thank the Lord for the gift of a smile, among other things, of course, like music and love, things that speak all languages and have healing powers all their own.

Years ago when Bristow wasn't so heavily populated, I was on my lunch hour and I was walking down the sidewalk on the east side of Main Street. Thelittlejingleof chili con carny with beans, was the tune of the day. I didn't realize as I was absent mindedly singing this song as I walked along, window shopping, taking my time as I walked. I became well aware of a well dressed woman walking towards me and as she looked at me, she had a grin on her face. All of a sudden, I realized I was singing the illy jingle and was rather embarrassed. I smiled back at her and kept walking.

Crossing the street,I was walking on the other side when lo and behold, if I didn't meet the same woman walking toward me. We looked at each other and both of us burst into big smiles as each of us walked on.

I have no idea who the woman was but our meeting made a big impression on me. I wondered if I smiled at other people, would they smile back at me. I tried. It worked. So now I smile at everyone who looks at me and it makes me feel so good to see them smile back at me.

It is very seldom that people won't return your smile. Try it. It will make your day.