My most recent commitment…
So lately, as you can well tell, I haven’t been blogging much. Shame on me! However…I’m over it. I do want to update you on a project I have been working on lately though. It’s a very simple, and yet difficult at the same time. It would seem that it should be the easiest thing in the world to remember to do, but, actually, it’s something I have to remind myself of very often. The project is…smiling.
I’ve committed to smiling more in all areas and circumstances of my life. When I’m walking, when I’m driving, when I’m cleaning my home, when I’m watering my flowers…just to smile. I began this project one day while I was out and about on the streets of Edmonton. I came to a stop light in my car, and I looked around at the cars that surrounded me…and I did not see one person smiling, not even the passengers. Now possibly, it’s because this is when people do their best serious thinking, or possibly they’re in too much of a hurry to be somewhere to remember to smile. Regardless of the reason - the sad reality is that as a society, we really smile far too little for what we have. One thing I did notice though, was that, as soon as I made eye contact with the older couple at the next red light and gently nodded and smiled, they smiled back! That felt great! It felt better than great!
And so, with that exchange of facial muscle gestures, Project Smile began. It began two weeks ago, and so far, is going well for me. It’s remarkable though how often I have to remind myself to smile, in everyday simple situations and circumstances, such as driving, or getting the mail or making dinner. I’m enjoying this project though, and I have even encouraged my honey to do the same, although he smiles a lot as it is. He is a naturally smiley person, and I am very fortunate. Plus, he’s got a great smile to boot!
This project is a project that really can be taken on by anyone who would like more smiles in their life. It’s true what they say, they’re the cheapest gift. They’re free! Give them away!
If you decide to take on this challenge in your own life - please let me know! I’d be interested to see what your progress is with Project Smile. Truly, a smile is a beautiful thing to behold!
Live, Love and Laugh!!!
Right on Miss Smiley Face!
I often said - Smile is free! Give them away generously. You will feel good and look beautiful. A worried child will suddenly feel at ease when he or she saw a smiling face :).
Everyone ought to give or spread the smile as often as possible.
Here another smile for you
and everyone else :).