Have you ever noticed when someone has something bad or negative to say, people tend to listen. If you get the chance, watch your local morning news. OK, if you're not an early riser then watch the local evening news. Is it fun? Not usually. There is always something bad to report. But it's not just the media, people in general have an ear for something negative. Why is that? I'll tell you why - because it sells. You may not buy it, but it will get your attention. The next time you overhear someone "bad mouthing" another person, see if you don't find yourself trying your best to listen. It is a vicious cycle that most of us get caught up in on a regular basis - and we're usually not even aware of it.
When we do grab hold to something good, we are more likely to keep it. Sometimes we will share it and other times we allow it to work to our advantage. We need more good to go around and share with others. One smile at an individual, one time a day, could make them feel good all day long. It could also encourage them like there is no tomorrow.
The next time you have the opportunity to go on a vacation with your family or have a birthday party or go to a cookout, look and listen to the people around you. I'll bet you see smiles and hear lots of good things. How about the next time you see a baby smile...notice everyone else smiling? Take the time to smile, think positive, and say something nice to someone. It can absolutely change a situation from bad to good......and you may not even know it.
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