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The Power of a Smile

A smiling person holding a door open for someone else behind them.

By Thiago AssisPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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The Power of a Smile
Photo by Amir Seilsepour on Unsplash

There was a girl named Lily who lived in a small town. She had a smile that could light up a room, and it was something that she was very proud of. Whenever she saw someone who looked upset or down, she would smile at them, hoping to brighten their day. She believed in the power of a smile and how it could change someone's mood instantly.

One day, Lily was walking down the street when she saw a man struggling with a heavy box. She went over to help him, and as she did, she smiled at him. The man looked up and smiled back at her, and suddenly his mood lifted. He thanked her for her help and went on his way, but not before telling her that her smile had made his day.

Lily continued on her walk, feeling happy that she had been able to help someone and make their day a little better. As she walked, she saw more and more people who looked sad or stressed out. Each time she saw someone, she smiled at them, hoping to make them feel better. And each time she did, the person's mood lifted, and they smiled back at her.

As the day went on, Lily began to realize the true power of a smile. It wasn't just a way to make someone feel better for a moment. It was a way to spread happiness and joy to everyone around her. She realized that her smile could have a ripple effect, spreading happiness to everyone she met.

The next day, Lily woke up with a mission. She was going to make as many people as possible smile that day. She started by smiling at her family members as they woke up, and then she continued by smiling at everyone she saw as she went about her day. At first, some people looked confused or surprised by her smile, but as they saw how genuine it was, they began to smile back.

Lily's smile was contagious, and soon, everyone she met was smiling too. She saw people who had been arguing earlier in the day suddenly stop and smile at each other. She saw people who had been feeling down suddenly perk up and feel better. And she saw people who had never met before suddenly become friends, all because of her smile.

Lily's mission was a success. By the end of the day, she had made hundreds of people smile, and she felt happier than she had in a long time. She realized that the power of a smile was something that she could use every day to make the world a better place.

From that day on, Lily made it her mission to smile at everyone she met. She knew that even if she couldn't solve all of the world's problems, she could make a difference by spreading happiness and joy wherever she went. And she knew that if everyone did the same, the world would be a much better place.

As Lily walked home, she smiled at everyone she passed. And as she held the door open for an elderly woman, the woman smiled back at her and said, "Thank you, dear. You have a beautiful smile."

Lily smiled back at the woman and said, "Thank you. I know the power of a smile, and I want to share it with the world."

The woman nodded and walked away, still smiling. And as Lily watched her go, she knew that her mission had been a success. She had made one more person smile, and that was all that mattered.

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About the Creator

Thiago Assis

a writer hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, you bring a wealth of creativity and diversity to the world of literature. My passion for writing is evident in the way you craft your words and captivate your audience.

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