One Joyful Thing

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It is not expensive, I don’t have to buy it and it is not materialistic. The one simple thing I do each and everyday that brings joy to my life is to simply smile and to give out smiles. It’s as simple as that.

There are people who go around with the corners of their lips turned down and they don’t even realize it. A smile is something I wear when I’m out there or on those rare moments when I get myself out and rub shoulders with the human race! I call myself a recluse so it doesn’t happen that often but when I do, I make sure that the smile is front and center.

It is not a fake one where you flash it once and it goes off in the blink of an eye. I’ve been told that I smile with my eyes and I suppose that is a good thing. I say I give out smiles because if I make eye contact with someone, I flash that smile. It just happens naturally, however, do not underestimate the power of a smile because it has the ability to jump start your day and to the person on the receiving end, it says, “I see you and you are worthy of my smile!”

Smiling “increases mood-enhancing hormones while decreasing stress-enhancing hormones, including cortisol, and adrenaline.” It also produces more endorphins-the chemical that relieves pain and stress.

So smile for all you’re worth!

Daily writing prompt
Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.

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