“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” ~Mother Teresa
She is emphasizing that simple acts of kindness, like smiling, are profound expressions of love, making it a meaningful gift to others.
Thus I try to smile at everyone I pass as I walk to town or anywhere else. AND, as is the local custom here, if we make eye contact, I always say “¡Buenos dias!” or if in the afternoon, “¡Buenos tardes!” And occasionally a grumpy man or teen will grudgingly say just “Buenos” back to me, while the vast majority here smile and say “Buenos dias” back to me. 🙂
Smiling is not trivial; it’s a powerful, loving gesture that connects people and starts something beautiful.
¡Pura Vida!
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