Appreciation is the highest form of prayer

I like how Alan Cohen described appreciation as "the highest form of prayer." It's so true that every time we are thankful, we acknowledge the presence of goodness. It also brings a smile to our lips and eyes! Just thinking about being thankful for something makes me do that - smile, that is!

The photo is a white mum with a tinge of pink and yellow.

Smile

I like the way how Phyllis Diller defined what a smile is! Truly a smile helps a lot in so many ways. It not only helps you but also the other person. Moreover, it is also contagious. When you smile at somebody, he/she can't help but smile back, don't you agree?

Just looking at this Smiley while I am writing this, makes me smile too! Now I feel so much lighter even if I was tired earlier.

So let's smile! It's free and it's one of the best ways to improve our day!

The photo is simply "Smiley" on a balloon.

A simple smile

Oh yes, a simple smile can really do a lot! For one, a smile is really so contagious. Once we smile at somebody, chances are that somebody will also return that smile. It's the simplest thing we give to somebody to bring some happiness.

I used this photo of my smiley grandson as background for this quote from Mother Teresa. This is a mixed media project and I love how it turned out.