Eva has a new trick. She’ll look at a person – stare, in fact – until they acknowledge her. Then, she smiles. Then waves. Then double waves. Then laughs. Then does the head-bob dance move.
I bet just the act of reading that first paragraph above made you smile. (If it didn’t read it again.)
The power of a smile. Such a simple act, yet one that can instantly change a mood for the better. Maybe it’s just because I’m a new dad. Maybe it’s because I love people. Either way, when someone – a baby, child, or adult – looks at you and smiles, it’s tough to not smile back.
That’s power.
My challenge to you: The very next time you encounter another human being, look them in the eyes and smile. A real, genuine smile. See what happens. Report back in the comments below.
If you need more encouragement to smile, I dare you to watch the video in this post – Smile, Laugh, Dance – and not smile.
*Note: The picture above was taken by Kristina less than 6 hours after Eva was born.
DJ Waldow
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