A Smile from within
Smiles are so needed in this world! I mean a smile that comes from within. The tangible value of such a smile is - the positivity increases when we share it. It is one of those things that increases for us, when we are able to give! A smile without any corresponding inner experience is no more than a mechanical exercise for the lips or flash of a few white objects arranged in a pattern. I recall three different incidents in three weeks when I saw a smile from within! Incident 1: I try to schedule cleaning service for my house every month. Today, the person who was in-charge, while cleaning, asked a few questions. Luckily, I had the answers, and also a book that had the answers. The universe showed a beautiful display of - "every person, no matter their professional duty is inherently intelligent." When I gave her the book, her smile was one of gratefulness and sincerity. Incident 2: About two weeks ago, we had a get-together among friends. We ate, and then...