There was an article in this weekend's Capital about how smiling can bring about success. An employee at Costco was recognized for always being a friendly face for customers and how much customers appreciated such a simple gesture.
Real smiles, not fake ones that are easily given out and recognizable instantly, does tell an awful lot about a person. And, in my opinion, it is a gesture that is slowly going by the wayside.
We are all busy, rushing to the next activity of our hectic day, and it is hard to stop and have the energy to produce a positive interaction - especially a smile. But research says time and time again that it is not only good for the person you are greeting, smiling is also good for the soul.
There are some folks right here in our community that I run into every now and then that always have a ready smile. And there are some who don't. A few months ago, I ran into the father of one of my daughter's friends. He had a smile as big as a billboard. I found out later he was very ill, and he died only a short time later. But his smile is what I remember about him. Not his career achievements, but the way he could light up a room without saying a word.
Today, I am going to try brightening my day as well as others simply by putting a smile on my face. I hope other residents try it too!
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