it's an ugly world but you can smile all you want

Sidewalk Sing Along : Backseat Goodbye

Smiles are kind of a funny thing. For such a simple facial feature, they sure are complex when you really think about them. For example, there is a million different types and motivations for making one, the most basic reason being to convey happiness but even in that is it genuine or forced? Beaming for all to see or just a sign of your own personal satisfaction? The list of possibilities continues on and on...

Despite all of the that though, what I really wanted to say was I caught myself smiling tonight. A real, genuine, happy to be me, I want to remember this moment in the future, everything is going to be okay and work out for the best, complete indication of my thoughts smile, and it felt fantastic.

I realize how absolutely ridiculous that sounds, but smiling, an insignificant control of 14 tiny facial muscles is amazing. No matter how far down a person sinks, finding something to smile about can really make all the difference. I know every motivational speaker from the beginning of time has lectured that theory, but today I have become a believer.

So, here's what I propose, take at least one moment throughout each busy day to find one aspect of your day/week/life/whatever to smile about, and let yourself have that moment to actually enjoy your life before you miss out on all the great things you already have going on in it. I promise you, happiness is not overrated!