Just smile.

Today has been a pretty exhausting day at work, but it was so rewarding that I don’t care. My job helps me make a difference to people’s lives, and that is all I ever want to do; make a difference.

Put your hand up if you think you’ve impacted somebody else’s life, throughout your lifetime?

Truth is, probably all of you have.

Put your hand up if you’ve ever smiled at a stranger in the street for no reason?

You don’t know them, or their circumstances. You don’t know how their day has gone, how content they are in life, or if they have many family and friends around them.

Truth is, you have probably brightened many peoples’ days.

When you’re young your parents tell you not to speak to strangers, but as you grow up, communication with them somehow becomes more acceptable. You become more aware of the world and of the dangers in your life. Gradually you also become more aware of the fact you don’t need a reason to show emotion.

Smiling at somebody in the street or in a shop is a gesture that silently speaks a million words.

Make a difference. Smile at the next person you see.

Your smile could even save a life.

Courtney’s Imagination★