Greetings Dear Reader,
One of the things we do not really appreciate enough is a smile. They are a gift, given from one person to
another. They may or may not be reciprocated. Sometimes they are forced.
What I am grateful for is their amazing power. They can change a room, a situation, or a
life. They cannot be prevented or called
back once engaged. Smiles are always an
option. When I see those of my children,
my soul lightens. When I receive one
from a friend, my day is better for it.
Smiles, however, significantly fall under the banner of it
is better to give than to receive. It is
great joy to me to give a smile to someone who seems to be busy, taxed, or
burdened. I like catching an eye,
engaging in a look, and giving a heartfelt smile. It is part of my discipline to be aware of
the person over whatever is taking place.
I find it always keeps me aware of the needs of others as opposed to my
own needs.
The entire idea of smiles is one where I dream of humans
engaging in a constant exchange of them.
I also find great joy in drawing one out of someone who seems to be having
a difficult day. I do not want to force
it or demand it. Rather, I want to be
kind enough that it comes from a heart that has been warmed by my attention to
the soul behind the burden.
We can create a better space to show our love to others Dear
Reader. This can be done if we are
careful to attend to the hearts and minds of others. We can engage in smiles that are
genuine. We can reach out to others with
kind hearts. It is my obligation to be
aware of the needs of others for this kindness.
It is my heart to find a way to lighten the life of everyone. Valuing smiles begins with the simple
gratitude of seeing their worth. I have a
smile for you whenever you need it.
Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every
writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a
homeowner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure
store.”
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