Today
was a good day. Well, at first, as usually around that time of the year, I was
worried and anxious thinking about all the exams I have yet to study for and
other stuff I have to do. On the train, however, while I was going through my notes
once again and desperately trying to memorize a few more things, I noticed an
old lady smiling at me—and I couldn’t help myself from smiling back. She then
began talking to me, telling me not to take things too seriously but to take it
one step at a time and everything will work out great in the end.
That
encounter reminded me of a quote I really like. Mother Teresa once said "Every
time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a
beautiful thing". A lot of what Mother Teresa said during her
life was concerning smiling, helping the poor and sharing/spreading love. I
agree with her on all her quotes concerning smiling, and what this little
gesture can do to people. Indeed, a smile can save someone’s day. There are a
few small smiles I encountered that not only managed to save my day but managed
to get me through life’s burdens (thanks to my family). What I am referring to
now is surely something you have all encountered before. There must have been
someone that smiled at you and you knew if it weren't for that smile you
could've ended up pretty bad in life. I am happy I had people smile at me.
There is definitely more to a smile than just opening your mouth wide and
showing your lovely (hopefully clean) teeth. It is (like Mother Teresa
said) "an action of love, a gift... a beautiful thing". This is
why I encourage you to smile wherever you go. SMILE. Life’s just too short to
be making long faces and worrying about all kinds of things all the time. Show
people you love them; show the stranger that today is a good day. Help the old
lady get on the train with a smile on your face, showing her that we are all
happy to help her out. Why? (There doesn’t always have to be something good in
return just for you to do good, but) I could assure you that once you help her
on the train you will see the sweetest smile ever. Yes, she probably doesn’t
have any teeth, but she definitely knows how to make your day.
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