smile.

the power of a simple

smile.

have you ever thought about

the simple act of smiling

at someone

and 

what it can mean to the

receiver?

this week

i concentrated on offering a

smile;

in the crosswalks, the coffee shop,

 the grocery store, church,

while on my daily walks

 & to my own family! 

the simple act

 of turning UP the sides of your mouth

i believe,

can actually have

 an impact!

we never know

what kind of day

someone may have had

and that simple smile

could really lift their spirits!

i try to look at things with the glass-half full.

it is just easier for me to do.

to not dwell.

i do NOT like to dwell on the ugly---

i just don't.

so i try to see the good.

the good 

in the small things.

the good

in the little things.

the good

in the simple things.

most days it is pretty easy

for me to see at least

 a little something

that is

beautiful.

to savor 

 sweet moments--

soaking in the 

simple little things

that make me happy-

and

 to just disregard the uglies!

it is how i get through the day;

really it is!!

~~~~

now,  let's be honest,

some days

when the world seems 

dark & the uglies

feel so BIG 

well, let's be honest

it is a lot harder to do!

but, i try to remember to

look around me.

to see the beauty

that i know

is in every single day!

and. i. smile.

so how about it friends.

did you share a simple

smile with anyone?

did you notice

something sweet

as you went about your day?

did you take time

to soak in a sweet moment?

did you laugh?

share a kind word?

maybe it was something small

or 

something simple 

that made 

you stop and smile.

as for me?

here are a few of my sweet moments

this past week:

salted caramel mochas. (with whip!)

completing a super-hero 5k. (costume and all)

 scarf weather!

colorful pumpkins in my yard.

coffee dates.

dinner dates.

worship music.

scented candles.

laughter.

starting a new book.

a warm fireplace.

 smiles shared

&

for daughters and son in laws who are 

raising their children to know & love Jesus!

yes.

i. am. grateful.

yes.

there are reasons to smile.

yes.

sweet moments,

indeed.

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