The Power of a Smile

Three or four days ago, I walked three miles. When I was coming back, I was so tired and exhausted, specially the last half-mile or so. When I was only 120 metres away from my house, I saw an elderly lady sweeping the sidewalk. I have seen her many times.

I came near her and she said to me, "Good morning!" Then she gave me such a smile. Her smile took away all my pain and miseries — everything. The last 120 metres I felt that I was not walking — I was flying! This is what a smile can do. She gave me such a beautiful, powerful smile that she took away all my miseries and pain.

So, always smile, smile.

7 September 2000