Those of you that know the Roth family know that we cherish our 3 black labs. They accompany us on our Colorado vacations and are great helpers when we BBQ. Since the first lab joined our family 5 years ago we have added two others to our family circle.
It dawned on me that these dogs practice the "Power of a Great Smile". In Basics we talked about:
A smile is a lamp that illuminates the soul.
It says happy, open, confident - without saying a word.
It's warmth from the inside out.
A smile lets others know you are home, welcome them to visit.
If you don't know a word of another language, smile.
It's the universal symbol of a positive attitude.
Your smile may touch someone in ways you'll never know.
Without exception when I come home from a long day at work the dogs welcome me with a big smile that immediately uplifts my mood. It got me thinking that I should always greet people with the same smile and enthusiasm as the dogs. Smiles are contagious! Next time you are in a group of strangers be the first to smile and watch everyone's reaction.
-- Pat Roth
Pat, you may be onto something here.
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