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For "MU", who asked me how to smile....

 

Dear MU,

 

Although I don't know who you are, but somehow when I read ur message, I feel like you need a heart-warming hug.

 

How to smile? hmmm, it is a tough question if we think about the complicated world around us. But, there is still a simple way to do it.  

 

Think the smallest and the easiest thing in your life which makes you smile naturally and genuinely. For me, a child's naive face makes me smile. A stunning view of the natural world makes me smile. A friend's lovely message makes me smile. A hug from a family member makes me smile.

 

Figure out your own reason to be happy. It needn't to be a great deal of things, like winning a million lottery or get the best score among your classmates...Actually these things are too shallow to keep your smile forever.

 

"Satisfaction" and "appreciation" are the most essential elements for a smile. If a person is not satisfied all the time, (s)he won't be happy even (s)he has billions of money or dozens of houses. I am satisfied with what I have and I appreciate it as well. I'm satisfied with the blossom on the street. I'm satisfied with the sun shining upon my face. I'm satisfied when I get a postcard from a long-lost friend. I'm satisfied even when I'm hurt by someone, because I learn a precious lesson which money or time can't buy.

 

If you are not used to smile, it's going to be difficult when you first try it. But gradually you'll see the smile-effects on people around you. They will start to smile at you and treat you kindly as well! This is the best part of it, because all these nice things happened to you make you want to smile more!! How good is that!!

 

Do it today. Do it now. You can see that you have the power to make the world happier, and most importantly, to make yourself happier.

 

PS. To "MU", whoever you are, please let me know more about you. I'll be very satisfied if I have this pleasure to be acquainted with you.