...sorrow is the common fate of man.
Who then would want more? But wit and
laughter, Crispin, why, no one ever
has enough. When I think on the
perfections of our Savior, I choose
to think most upon His most perfect
laughter. It must have been the kind
that makes us laugh too. For mirth is
the coin that brings a welcome. Lose
your sorrows, and you'll find your freedom.
From: Crispin
by: Avi
Who then would want more? But wit and
laughter, Crispin, why, no one ever
has enough. When I think on the
perfections of our Savior, I choose
to think most upon His most perfect
laughter. It must have been the kind
that makes us laugh too. For mirth is
the coin that brings a welcome. Lose
your sorrows, and you'll find your freedom.
From: Crispin
by: Avi
Heres a mystery for you-
I know Im not the only one to encounter someone on a hiking trail or to pass someone in a store and flash a friendly smile and in return get only a blank cold stare.Have you seen people behave this way?
It cant be just my non-dis script face that wont motivate a smile. I've seen it happen to other friendly, non-suspecting, kind people. Are these down-cast, stone faced people afraid, or angry, or so self-centered that they just cant be bothered sharing a friendly smile?! How sad for them.
Why would a harried 'worker-bee' behind the counter at the post office make a grateful comment about my smiling face being a rare occurrence? Why is this so? We all know that lines and delays at the post office are inevitable. We know this before we even leave the comforts of our own homes. Its not the worker-bees fault. Remember government ineptitude?!! Nothing more. Its not the people; not usually. They seem to do the best they can with what they've been dealt. (excuse that little digression please)
Why has a smile become the exception and not the rule!!!???
We have all heard that it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile.
I personally have taken on the credo to brighten my very small corner of the world. I never want to be the cause in making someones day a little worse because I couldnt bring myself to share a friendly smile. Smiling really is a very simple thing- That my simple mind can handle.
We all should give it more of a try. It can become a natural reaction when meeting another along the paths of life. Even sweet Zoey is quick to smile. (wish I could capture a picture of it!!)
I say lets spread a little cheer where we may-life just naturally deals us more gloom than we need.
Remember: Men are that we might have joy!!
1 comment:
What a great post! We definitely do need to smile at each other more. That's one thing that's hard for me when I go work out...no one seems to return smiles. I decided that I'm just gonna keep on smiling anyway and then maybe the gym won't seem like such a lonely place. I think I'll try smiling while I'm in a long line at the store, post office, and in traffic as well. Maybe I won't be so cranky then! Thanks Cindy for sharing, it's always good to be reminded of little things that are so important.
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