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THINGS THAT WIDEN MY SMILE
There are moments in life that don’t
need a grand reason to make us
happy—they simply arrive like a ray
of sunshine, stretching our lips into
a smile we didn’t even notice
forming. For me, happiness often
hides in the little things, waiting to
brighten my day.
For a burst of positivity today, let’s
do a small activity. Type down the
best 3 things that never fail to bring
a smile on your face.
It could be a whiff of piping hot
Gujarati daal-bhaat, daal dhokli,
for some the woofing sound of your
pet dog welcoming you after work
would suffice.
A stranger holding the door open
for you, a friend checking in on your
health, or even someone sharing
their snack—these small acts do
widen our smile.
As humans these threads of
emotions run through all of us;
hopefully as you read through
these bouts of positivity, the corner
of your lips will unfurl into a wide
smile.
VIJAY MAKWANA
TEACHER
NAND VIDYA NIKETAN
JAMNAGAR
Here’s my list of positivity to broaden my smile:
# Sleeping in and curling up under a warm, cosy blanket
on a cold wintry night.
# Tight, warm hugs from your beloved, the kind of hugs
that don’t give you the space to breathe.
# Feeling the ocean waves and the salty sea wind hit my
face.
# Watching the ebb and the flow of the sea drenching
your feet.
# Sitting under a cloudless dark night, starring at the
stars and having a meaningful conversation about life
with your beloved.
# Sipping hot masala wali chai on a rainy day sitting in
your balcony reading your favourite book.
# Cuddling my little daughter, holding her in my arms
trying to answer all her questions she asks.
# Having a sumptuous meal with your friends and family
.
# Driving on a highway stretch with your best buddies
and laughing till your stomach aches.
# Helping a pal or my elders in learning technology.
Helping friends with whatever I can.
# Being appreciated for your work.
The list can be endless.
Smiles don’t always need big reasons. Often, they bloom
quietly in the little joys life sprinkles around us. And when
I notice them, my heart feels lighter, my spirit stronger,
and my smile—wider.
Didn’t that feel good?
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