Friday, July 23, 2010

SMILE



Be aware, it's not contagious, not the flu, or a cold. It's FREE, comes from any direction,it can spread and it's hard to ignore.


IT'S A SMILE!

S-sensitivity, see, scope
M-mouth,movement
I-interest
L-listen, laughter
E-eye contact

A SMILE is a simple thing to do ,but not so simple that it's not needed. We smile to to give comfort ,sensitivity,acceptance,caring of one person to another A friend's husband has died, we may be at lost for words, a simple smile, may say,"I'm here for you my friend". A smile can acknowledge to a friend or family member pleasure we receive from whatever situation is happening. Watching your child ride a bicycle for the first time and a parent smiles indicating "I'm proud of you, good job. Your in a situation were silence is all that is noted , a smile can transfer a message of understanding. A SMILE is not an expensive gift but many times is needed. It is a gift from our inner self to someone else. It is a gift that Jesus would want us to offer to another person.

to smile

So few muscles needed.
So little effort.
So many benefits.
Smiling brightens our faces
. and lights up a room .
It can disarm
Charm.



"Give a smile and it will be repaid."


Anonymous

29 comments:

  1. What a great post! A smile can make a big difference! :)

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  2. A beautiful post. Sending a smile to you and yours with a wish for a good weekend.

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  3. Rose,

    How sweet and true! I love how you put it, "a gift from our inner self". That is so good.

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  4. Rose,
    I will smile only if I can give it freely without reserve. If I can't , then the recipient doesn't deserve the acknowledgment.
    I know.. I am against the grain. But it is who I am.
    But for your post, I am smiling with/at you.
    :-)
    jamie

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  5. So true. And something I need to remind myself of.

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  6. Here's a big :) for you Rose!

    :}

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  7. At our hospital all the employees were asked to smile at anyone within a few feet of you...I was surprised at what a difference it made. Sometimes that's all that's needed to life a spirit..Thanks for the sweet post!

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  8. Wonderful post, Rose! It made me smile ;-)

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  9. What a good reminder about smiles!
    Hey, I just wanted to explain about the vinegar. If you don't have buttermilk just sour your milk with a little vinegar. I usually use 1T for 1 cup of milk and then just let it sit for a few minutes.

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  10. I play a game with my grandson sometimes - especially when he was little - we would try to give a smile away - I told him you could never give a smile away - because when you smile - you get one back! :)

    sandie

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  11. I love your promotion of Smiles. It is so much better than a frown. Here's to you, Rose...Smiles across the miles. :) :D Gerry ♥

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  12. I love to smile. And I love to see someone else smiling. this is a beautiful post. And I love the photos. Afe those your flowers?

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  13. A smile does wonders! Great blog, will be back to visit again!

    Jane

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  14. Oh boy....this is just TOO IRONIC. I came to your blog via your profile just now and I made a note to myself to leave a comment about your profile photo and your lovely smile....and lookee here!----------a post about smiling!!!

    Hope your day treats you well Rose.

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  15. SOOOO TRUE!

    Happy Pink Saturday, Rose. I'm so glad you stopped by to say hi. Always a JOY!

    oxRebecca

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  16. A smile goes a long way to brighten up someones day! Thanks Rose and thanks for your kind comments always. Happy Pink Saturday to you today! Anne

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  17. Hi Rose, thank you for stopping by..so true about smiles.also to have a friend you need to be a friend..I always say that.. such truth!

    Have a great week
    Barb

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  18. A smile can break down a million reserves and warm the heart of a friend yet unknown! This is such an important post and I love it!
    I'm smiling at you!!!
    Have a beautiful Sunday, Rose!
    Hugs,
    Coralie

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  19. This is oh so true and a great big one is coming your way. I just wish more people would open their mouths and show their pearly whites!! Happy Pink Saturday Rose, Char

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  20. Excellent post!!! Smiles are Contageous!

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  21. YOU'RE SO RIGHT, THERE IS NOTHING NICER THAN A SMILE.
    MORE PEOPLE SHOULD SMILE MORE.
    VERY NICE POST, ENJOY YOUR DAY.
    RIZZI

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  22. Great post!! This is a reminder I needed. Sometimes I get so caught up in what's going wrong, I forget to smile. :) Thank you!
    I hope your having a wonderful Sunday afternoon! :)

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  23. A lovely and important reminder- from a lady with a BEAUTIFUL smile- you!

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  24. Your post made me smile, i love it.

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  25. Rose there is a link on my story about the shrew that will give you more information.

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  26. A great reminder of a simple, but much needed gift! Thanks for passing on this "smile."

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