This morning I found myself on the Boston Common serving food and drinks to the homeless in the area. Amongst the people I encountered, a handful of them did not speak much or any english. Though I could not verbally communicate with them, I was capable of sharing a smile.
This got me thinking about the universality of a smile. No matter where you're from, or where you've been, or who you are, or what your story is, a smile is universal. Isn't that just the coolest thing? That two people from seemingly two completely different walks of life can find themselves communicating joy through a smile? Of all emotions to share through expression, I have to say that joy is of the best. Though many emotions can be expressed physically, therefore translating from language to language, the act of sharing a smile is something that nearly brings a tear of joy to my eye.
Today I was able to share a moment with those who I did not share a language. All it took was smile. All it took was a smile and instantly I was connected to these people. All it took was a smile and language barriers collapsed right before my eyes. All it took was a smile to spread and share in the simple joys in life.
Praise the Lord for smiles.
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