Too much going on around me & at “old #5 for an old hermit like me to handle. Not many would classify me as a hermit – That’s just because I do socialize. I do talk to anybody anywhere and usually it’s an enjoyable experience it but. . . Ah but. A while back I decided that I’d see how smiling might effect others. No smiling isn’t something I was known for and I’ll admit it felt a little strange. No it felt totally foreign and weird. I know that most of the time it wasn’t all that sincere but only I knew that. As time passed I guess I became a little better at it or maybe just being a long haired, bearded old codger smiling had an effect. Clerks in stores, people walking down the sidewalks around “old #5, or where-ever. Smile and speak, REALLY don’t cost a dime. I can’t say it’s a world changer for others but I will say I do see a LOT more smiles & greetings in return. Seeing more smiles DOES make YOUR world better also. As long as I’m on the subject I might mention small kids. Again maybe being old and having a long beard and pony tail might contribute but when I feel/see a child glancing my way I make it a point to smile. Even kids that you can tell are really bashful end up smiling back way more often that not. I guess we all appreciate being acknowledged – ya suppose? Ha Ha Ha
Where did that come from? Today at the grocery store. Oh Yeah the other thing I’ve noticed- probably due to my mood today- The harder it is to do is likely when YOU’LL benefit the most from it.
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