Wednesday, November 17, 2010

The Language of Smiles

What is in a smile? What exactly does a smile say?

I think a smile can have a language all of its own. It can say, "I am proud of you," or, "I'm proud of something." I don't think this is boastfull, but rather just the joy felt about something bubbling out of a person. It cannot be contained any longer by merely thinking on this accomplishment, but rather has to spill out of the body in the form of a smile.

A smile can also say, "I'm glad to be here." No additional words are needed...just a smile. Often, if you know the person that is smiling, you will know this smile language. It will speak volumes to you. The smile will allow that euphoric feeling of need and appreciation from the giver of the smile to wash over you.  Sometimes, you can decipher what the smile means, even if you don't know that person. Just from the expression of their face that accompanies the smile...it will be evident.


















A smile can have very different meanings as well. It can say, "I'm sorry you're hurting, and I'm here for you." This is perhaps one of the most comforting smiles of all. It helps you understand that the person behind this particular smile is there, watching over you...waiting to help you in any way. This smile, although not as noticeable as some others, shows through like a little ray of sunlight coming out of a dark sky. It peers through the facial wall...and looks deep within you. Just like the sunlight, it warms you completely from whatever icy situation with which you're dealing.



Have you smiled at someone today? Let them see one of your smiles.