Saturday Morning Reflection 10/30/2010

Good Morning and Happy Saturday everyone! Another great day to make a difference with those you love, and just maybe a simple sincere smile to a stranger. We never know when and where that smile may touch another human spirit. It may be when we least expect it.

A quick story about a smile its source (http://www.lexibridges.com/smile.html) Thanks Lexi for posting this and sharing it as well as your smile with so many. Thank you!

On with the story:

LEXI, an unhappy woman of substance, sits impatiently on a bus stop bench.

MICHAEL, a (great looking, well built, bald) homeless guy, sits down next to her with a big smile on his face. What are you smiling for? She asks

MICHAEL: It's what I do. I sell smiles for a living

LEXI: I'm not interested.

MICHAEL: Here, have a free one - on me. (He smiles at her.)

LEXI: No thank you.

MICHAEL: Sorry, can't take it back. You'll have to give it to someone else.

LEXI: What?

MICHAEL: The smile. You'll have to give it away if you don't want it. Or sell it if you like - apparently it hasn't been used much.

LEXI: What do you mean by that?

MICHAEL: You don't smile very often, do you?

LEXI: So what if I don't?

MICHAEL: Shouldn't waste your smile...there's plenty of people who could use one.

LEXI: Well they can have mine.

MICHAEL: Your what?

LEXI: My smile.

MICHAEL: I don't see one.

LEXI: I thought you just gave me one.

MICHAEL: I tried, but it didn't stick. I think it bounced right off.

LEXI: Fine. What's there to smile about anyway?

MICHAEL: Well--

LEXI: You don't have to answer that.

MICHAEL: There's lots of things to smile about. It's a beautiful day outside; the buses are running on time--

LEXI: I don't want to hear about it.

MICHAEL: --and look at that flower over there, now that would make anybody smile--

LEXI: Would you leave me alone!(a long moment of silence. Finally, she gives in.)

LEXI: So what's the going rate on smiles these days?

MICHAEL: Pardon me?

LEXI: Your smiles...how much are they?

MICHAEL: Oh, they're very expensive.

LEXI: So's my taste.

MICHAEL: You probably couldn't afford one.

LEXI: Try me.

MICHAEL: I'm warning...it'll cost you.

LEXI: Yes, I know, HOW MUCH?

MICHAEL: One smile.

LEXI: One smile?

MICHAEL: That's how much they cost.

LEXI: What?

MICHAEL: The price for a smile is exactly one smile. That's the going rate. (She thinks about it)

LEXI: Alright. (smiles) I'll take one.

MICHAEL: It was a pleasure doing business with you.(he leaves)(Daisy, a streetwalker, sits down next to her.)

DAISY: What's with the smile?

LEXI: I sell smiles for a living.

This Story is to remind you to always smile and be cheerful! It makes people happy! Keep on smiling!

A quick reflection from a past post this one you should all like, I have share it before, but then again that's what sharing is all about.

From May 17, 2009 A recipe for a Happy Life

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope this day is a day of fun, joy and plenty of smiles! Sunday is a great day to recharge and refocus on what is coming and reflect on what was shared.

I hope you have Sunday traditions that starts your week strong. Some have a local church or family gathering. Some have a favorite place for lunch to share with family over good food. Whatever you have relish in the fact that family and fun are so important.

May your day be blessed with love.

I found this Recipe for a Happy life on the web. Author is unknown, however it is a good read and something I wanted to share. Enjoy!

Take twelve whole months.

Clean them thoroughly of all bitterness,

hate, and jealousy.

Make them just as fresh and clean as possible.

Now cut each month into twenty-eight, thirty, or

thirty-one different parts,

but don't make up the whole batch at once.

Prepare it one day at a time out of these ingredients.

Mix well into each day one part of faith,

one part of patience, one part of courage,

and one part of work.

Add to each day one part of hope,

faithfulness, generosity, and kindness.

Blend with one part prayer, one part meditation,

and one good deed.

Season the whole with a dash of good spirits,

a sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play,

and a cup full of good humor.

Pour all of this into a vessel of love.

Cook thoroughly over radiant joy,

garnish with a smile, and serve .

Till next time, keep smiling! : )

May your smiles abound.

May your joy lift another spirit.

May you stay hungry and stay foolish!

May your heart be warmed because it always was.

Smiles sent your way this day and always!

Happy Thursday everyone! : )

Some thoughts on sharing a smile, your smile with so many who come within your circle of influence.

Till next time....share a smile, make a dream come true and make someone's else a bit happier.

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