- Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch (1808-1888)
We sometimes get so wrapped up in everything around us that we forget how our body language speaks to others. We walk through the hallway thinking about what is next on our "to do" list, staring at the floor...not even noticing if someone has walked past us. We are so deep into our thoughts we don't hear the faint "good morning" or "hello" spoken to us. Today's Starfish
Today, I made it a point to make sure I smiled at everyone I came in contact with. Something as small as a smile (especially on a Monday) can really turn someone's day around. You have probably experienced this at some point. I know I have. Smiles are contagious. Normally, if someone smiles at you, you smile back. And for those people who do not return the smile - it is just a bigger challenge for the next time I run into them! SO - if you are reading this, I challenge you to smile at at least 5 people a day. Not only will you feel better, but you could also make someone's day! And plus, people are going to start wondering what you are up to! And they will start seeing you as a cheerful, happy person.
Small story about smiling - I do the Kosama workout program and just the other day I was checking in at the desk and the girl behind the desk said to me, "You always look so happy to be here. You are always smiling!" Well - truth is, I am not always happy to be there (those workouts are pretty intense!) but why should I look like I hate it when I make a choice to go? I have found that if I change my attitude about certain things and just smile more, I enjoy it more than I normally would. Easy as pie. :)
Speaking of pie.... my other Starfish today is that I took brownies to my co-workers. They are probably going to get tired of me bringing treats! I love trying new recipes but I don't want to leave the sweets around my apartment, so lucky them!
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