Saturday, January 21, 2012

Never Underestimate the Power of a SMILE!



How's this for one happy flower?
                                         
                                                         
Daisies always make me smile. I gave this one a bit of an "embellishment" ;<)   But in real life, no embellishment is required, when it comes to beautiful and genuine smiles.

                                         
A smile can change our day; sometimes change our life.
Or the life of someone else, when we share a smile.


We should never underestimate the impact a smile can have.
The power of this simple gesture is truly amazing.



Smile: at those you love, to let them know they are special and never taken for granted.
                      

Smile: at strangers, especially people who look sad or lonely.
                       

Smile: at yourself, in the mirror. Or in the reflection of a window.
                             

Smile: and make the world a better, happier place. :<)
                        


And sending a smile to my "daisy" blog pal : Teri
Your daisy creations always make me smile.


Smile: Also my suggestion for this week's OSI prompt.

25 comments:

Teri said...

I just LOVE that daisy!!!! As you knew I would.
Love the poetry and your great prompt of 'smile'. Now who could this 'daisy Teri be? lol You sure got my number. Thanks.

Happy writing.

lissa said...

oh how cute! that make me smile.

hope something, perhaps everything is making you smile today.

Anonymous said...

I have been wondering where you were. Thought you might be busy finishing up the book.

You are so right about a smile.

SandyCarlson said...

A wonderful contribution to OSI. Thank you, Geraldine!

Geraldine said...

Hi Teri, I kind of like it too. I've got it for my desktop background right now. It's been so dreary here, for weeks now hardly any sun, I need a pick me up when I go on my computer LOL. You are definitely the Daisy Teri I am referring to!!!

Hi Lissa, Thanks for the kind words Lissa. It's been kind of a tough day actually but I'm hoping for a better week ahead. On the plus side, I got some good work done today on my novel and that did make me smile!

Hi SandyL, I certainly have been focusing on my novel Sandy. But I couldn't resist suggesting smile for OSI and this is when it came up on the list! I think smiles are very powerful.

Hi SandyC, It was my pleasure Sandy and so nice to be back at OSI this week. I hope there are lots of participants and can't wait to see what they do with this prompt.

Happy Week to all of you, G

Jim said...

Love it, Geraldine! I think you smile a lot. :) :)
Oh yes, I like the daisy too!
..
BTW, my OSI Smile is impotent, no power at all!
..

Harshad Mehta said...

Oh, this is just beautiful!

anthonynorth said...

So very true, and a great pic.

DeLi said...

beautiful thoughts :D

Ramesh Sood said...

Thanks for such a happy prompt..it's going to be all smiles all the way.. what a gift..

Ramesh Sood said...

Thanks for such a happy prompt..it's going to be all smiles all the way.. what a gift..

Geraldine said...

Hi Jim, Your post gave me reason to smile! I love to smile, don't we all? Here's to a week of great reasons to smile.

Hi Harshad,I'm glad you liked the smiles!

Hi Tony, Thanks friend.

Hi Ramesh,And smiles are gifts that cost nothing but can be priceless. Thanks for your kind words.

Happy Week and I'll be stopping by to visit all of you very soon, G

Geraldine said...

PS: Sorry DeLi, I missed your comment.Thanks so much and welcome to Happy Break.

Mullin Avenue Workshop said...

Geraldine,
Thanks for this. It has made me smile!
Have a wonderful week ahead!
Brenda

Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP) said...

Delightful Daisy...absolutely powered by a delight-full poet .... Thank you Geraldine for the smile!

Denise Moncrief said...

You are so right! A smile is a powerful thing.

Joseph said...

You have a beautiful smile and when you smile you make people happy, including me.

I love the photo, so cool and what a fun flower this is.

Geraldine said...

Hi Brenda, That's great to read. I hope you have a very good week too.

Hi Dr. Pearl, Welcome to Happy Break and thanks for your kind words!

Hi Denise, I really think a smile can change so much, and for the better. Welcome to Happy Break too!

Hi Joe, Ahhh...that's so nice to read. I need to smile more and frown less. I'll keep that in mind more this week. It's hard sometimes to rise above the difficulties and remember to smile in spite of them. I'll work on that.

Happy Week, G :<)

PS: Blogger seems to be acting up a bit today. I've left comments at all your blogs, hopefully they went through. I truly enjoyed all the interpretations of this prompt so far!

Lenore said...

love it all! cheers for the smile!!

Margie said...

G, I'm smiling all over!
Thank you!
Daises are my favorite flower so I love this post!

Love your poem too!

Margie x

PremI said...

Thank you, Geraldine.Lovely prompt and Lovely Write.
Every one of us here Smiling in thought... word... & response...!!

Patti said...

Love your prompt, post and picture...what a way to share a smile!!! Thanks Geraldine!

Geraldine said...

Hi Lenore, Thank you so much and welcome to Happy Break.

Hi Margie, You should be stopping by Teri's blog. She is the daisy blogger of all time. Lots of pretty daisies to enjoy over at her art blog. I love them too. Thanks for your kind words friend.

Hi Preml, You are so kind Preml! Thanks so much. I'm glad you liked this prompt. A bit of sunshine in the middle of winter too.

Hi Patti, Thanks so much Patti. It was fun doing this post!

Happy Week, G :<)

Claire said...

Wonderful, and you gave me very good advice! I just got my braces off, so I have been smiling quite a lot lately. Smiling makes the world a better place.

Ed Pilolla said...

thanks for the reminder. i was just smiling in the bathroom and reflected that every chance i get i must. now i see this. i love the cosmic forces of intention:)

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