The Power of a Smile

The Magic of Small Gestures

Everyone seems happy, but I’m not one of them. This thought makes a person more pessimistic. In this universe, no one is completely content with their life, but many are satisfied with the decent amount of happiness they have. I used to wonder how they managed this, and it troubled me. Then I discovered the power of a smile. Have you ever smiled at a stranger and gotten an angry look in return? I bet no one would say that, as people often smile back. I remember a man who embodied this gesture of happiness. Whenever we walked down the street, he would run his fingers through the hair of kids playing and make them giggle. If their ball accidentally hit him, he’d playfully kick or throw it back. His kind gestures made him famous in the neighborhood. People started missing him when he wasn’t with me. Instead of feeling jealous, I followed his example and soon caught the attention of many too.

Influence of Environment

Living in a place where you spend hours smiling is crucial because it relieves stress. It’s a natural phenomenon that issues arise where we live since we interact with others daily. Smiling is powerful. It can ease tension. On the other hand, being arrogant or showing anger can worsen problems. Often, those not involved in your troubles are affected by your arrogance too.

Why Do We Lose Friends?

Our mood can ruin relationships, but staying calm helps build and maintain them. Throughout my life, I used to complain that others were sharp while I was dull. But in recent years, I’ve developed the skill of smiling. If you agree with others’ perspectives and smile to show you’re on their side, you’re more likely to succeed. We hear in motivational videos that honesty wins everything, but in real life, sometimes you need to keep honesty in your pocket. Carrying too much honesty can weigh you down and make you fall.

Write this down: flattery can boost your reputation. In today’s world, no one wants to hear anything against them. I know it’s not ethical, but it’s what people expect now. The more enemies you make with your honesty, the deeper you’ll sink in life’s challenges. It’s better to make friends with the weapon of a smile. No one likes an angry or arrogant person. They might even think such a person belongs in a mental hospital. Nobody bothers to understand what’s troubling that individual. Perhaps they’re suffering because of their honesty.

I’ve faced indirect harm from my honesty multiple times. People kept me in their bad books and took revenge when they got the chance. I kept wondering when and where I went wrong, even after doing my best to make them forget. Maybe I missed my chance to win them over. I’ve seen people gain more attention and love because they were skilled at winning hearts with their sweet talk. Simplicity can hurt you too. It stops you from seizing the right moment. Society loves those who stay on their side, saying “yes” with a smile. Say good things while smiling, keep the bad thoughts in your mind, and write them down, but don’t say them in front of others. They’ll harm you later.

Wrapping Up

My viewpoint on life is simple: smile often. Stay calm for your own sake and don’t hurt others’ feelings. Enjoy the happiness of others and celebrate with them too.