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Set the World Right with Your Smile

Joshua Smile I've been a student of life both in real estate and with people in general. There is an order of magnitude difference between how many times a child smiles and an adult. Something like 50 times a day for a child to maybe ten a day for an adult. I may have the precise numbers off a bit, but the difference is dramatic. I think it has to do with responsibility vs. carefree living. The world beats down on adults.

WE NEED TO RECLAIM OUR CHILDLIKE VIEW OF THE WORLD

Not to be a child, but to have the attitude of a child.

It constantly amazes me when people smile at you and encourage you how uplfiting it is. Just a mere smile takes stress right out of the situation. A genuine smile is the mark of a connection of friendship. Who wouldn't want someone to like them? It is universal in the world too as the beginning of love.

Put a few more smiles in your day. Practice. Practice. Practice. And as Josh here suggests take delight in the smallest of things. We can learn a lot from the little ones. Because, you know,

IT REALLY IS A WONDERFUL WORLD !!

Posted by Gary Woltal - Associate Broker REALTOR® Dallas Ft. Worth on 04/11/2008 07:50 PM

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2008

The shortest distance between two people is a smile. ~Author Unknown

Smiles and laughter are the spice of life! We all need to find the joy within and let it shine!

Thanks Gary, this is so true. I make a conscious effort to smile at all times. When I was younger I was called Smiley. Smiles can sometimes be contagious and you can always encourage someone with your smile. Thanks for the post.

Hey Gary. Obviously great post. A smile can be the high light of someones day.

Thanks for writing,

Ken

Hi again. You have a solid smile. I bet it came naturally. But practice makes perfect.

Ken

Gary - I use to be known for my big smile, yes a smile is very uplifting.

Good evening Gary - I agree we need to smile more, those around us can use it. Have a great evening and a year! :-)

I once read that wearing a smile takes 10 years off your age--not to mention what it does when you give it away to the people you meet.

Somebody complimented me on one of my smiles today - I can't tell you how good that felt!

I was always taught that in customer service you should always answer the phone with a smile - it reflects in your tone!

GARY, I love smiling people. We live in a really friendly area and it is so nice to see smiling faces driving down the road. I had a friend move here and to begin with she told me she would be looking over her shoulder to see who they were waving at (lol).

It is so true... Gary. Looking through a child's eye we learn to enjoy, explore and smile at everything life surround us with. It is the medicine for everyday life. A happy disposition is a guaranty of healthy longer and better life -:)

Gary: Joshua's got a nice smile like his dad. Keep on smiling... and the whole world smiles at you!! (He's precious)

Whenever I see that bumper sticker about Smiling, I automatically do it. And it makes the day a little nicer, even just car to car.

Gary, this is so true. It is proven that people can change their mood simply by smiling. Wow, that is a drastic difference between kids and adults! What a cute little boy on your post. Who knows, maybe some people don't want to get wrinkles from smiling ha,ha

Eugene: Great quote.

Joan: Find those memorable fun experiences in life.

Sonya: When you were younger you were Smiley. Be Smiley now. I'm sure you still are!!

Ken: Great idea that a smile is a light ... how true.

Jennifer: From your picture you STILL have a beautiful smile. Keep it going!

Pam: Practice, practice and practice. I am sure you are an expert already.

Norma: I agree. Those that laugh last.

Laurie: It makes you even more beautiful.

Carol: Your photo with the phone as smile written all over it. You already are good at this.

Marchel: Texas, the friendly state.

Arina: I'm so glad you see the wonder and how much we can learn from children. You are very perceptive. Many miss this. Older people have a peace to them that I learn so much from too.

Jan: The world smiles with you, so true.

Sarah: Great observation about 'thinking' smile. It helps our attitude.

Patricia: There is a quote about only get wrinkles that are left from the smile lines. Not a bad way to age.

Gary, You are so right, it's one of the reasons I love to be around children and see the world through their eyes...it sure makes you remember a lot doesn't it?

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Gary, not a bad way to age at all!

...and people can tell you are smiling on the phone too. I always make a habit of doing that and my voice lifts up.

Gary - those are very interesting statistics. Just reading your blog made me smile and then I realized how much better I feel when I do!! I agree with Missy above about smiling when you are on the phone, because people can hear it in your voice. : ))))

Carole: We were once one of them many moons ago.

Patricia: Keep those smile lines going into our ripe years.

Missy: Nothing like an energetic and enthusiastic voice.

Sharon: Thanks for your multiple smiles. I can tell you are a natural at it.

Gary, That's cool...have the attitude of a child...that's me. Thanks for the advise.

Kay: We both have that child like approach. Cool.

Well said Gary! You always help me keep my priorities in the right place! Thanks for that! Steve

Some have become so jaded by life experiences that they don't trust those who freely smile. They suspect there must always be ulterior motives behind the smile. I feel sorry for those cynics.

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Gary,

You are right! Smiling is contagious. We never know what our influence is on a person when we flash them a smile. If I am having a rough day my favorite thing to do is spend time with my grandchildren. They will put a smile on your face just by walking in the room. They love so unconditionally. My favorite sound is when the back door opens and the sound of "Mimi" they shout as they walk run in the door. Nothing is better than children. We can learn a lot from them.

Gary, smiles and hugs are the best! Nice post!

Steve: You do a great job too.

Rosario: I understand completely. Some are not true. But don't get jaded. Many are genuine. Like YOU!!!

Becky: Your grandchildren greeting you must be very special. Thank you for sharing.

Patricia: The VERY best.

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Great post. I love the picture. I like Missy's advice to smile while talking on the phone.

Good Morning Gary,

Thanks for the smiles!!! :)

I'm so glad this was in the review because I had missed it. Thanks so much for reminding us to enjoy life more often. I have been a bit down until yesterday when we got two kittens...nothing makes me smile or laugh more than watching them play. Here's to smiles and laughter:)

Gary - I couldn't agree more. A smile really does make a difference. Surrounding yourself with people that make you smile is also "key".

Great post, I know my sons smile can melt away any problem I may have. It makes my day just getting to see his face. When your military, and can be away for extended periods of time, you cherish the small things like that. I hope none of you take that for granted!

Very very nice....... thank you.... Louie Armstrong is the best.

Your tag on this post was so appropriate! Thanks for giving all of us reason to smile from a visit here today. :)

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Gita: Smiling on the phone comes right through the line!

Suzanne: You're welcome.

Diane: Little kittens HAS GOT to brighten up your day. Glad they found their way into your life.

Amie: Wonderful point, about surrounding yourself with love.

Joshua and Kathy: The best things in life are free, and the most precious.

Retha: I love Louis Armstrong music and voice.

Lola: A natural smile just makes everything bad just wash away. You have one by the way. : )

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