The power of a positive face
reflection from Sparkpeople.com
"Have you ever contemplated how much a smile can change a person's day? Both the person who smiles and the one who sees it are positively impacted by such a small act. This seemingly tiny reflex can perk up a bad attitude, make you seem more warm and inviting, and often pass some happiness on to others. So the next time your alarm goes off for your 5 a.m. run or your dog barks in the middle of the night, smile instead of grumbling. You'd be surprised how a positive face can in turn become a positive and motivational attitude! "
i've been contemplating lately how i really want to be a more positive person. for me, it usually takes being purposeful about being positive, as it is easier to grumble or complain and to find the negative things to focus on. i mean, if you're looking for them (the negative), you're sure to find them! i find that if my focus is to assign positive intent to others and offer mercy, that my filter is a more compassionate one. So, something as small as a smile can be a way to be a more positive person. usually i'm concerned of being the goofy person walking around with a smile (hehe) but i think that when it's in an applicable situation, esp. one where it would be easy to get frustrated and impatient, that a smile would go a long ways towards being a positive influence.
"Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing." Mother Teresa
