I was going through some pictures of a friend and noticed that she was ‘un’smiling in most of the photographs, she might have had had reasons but it made me realise how expressions made a difference to the way we look. Particularly our smile.
There are smiles which make us smile in return.
There are fake smiles.
There are sarcastic smiles.
There are solemn smiles.
There are ‘photographic’ smiles. (Somewhat like fake smiles).
There are impish smiles.
But there are two smiles that I love the most:
Smiles of kids-their smile is always genuine, no ulterior motive, whether it be in mischief or just like that, kids smiles always make you smile in return.
Smiles of people who are at peace with themselves. These smiles are so serene that instantly the onlooker feels peace within oneself.
Wonderful post. I love the innocent smiles the most.
You might be interested in catching my thoughts about Smile
Welcome Vyankatesh, yes kids smile is the most endearing, Read ur post, nicely compiled 😀
Great post. Gets one thinking.
I love the smiles that babies and children have .. there’s something raw and honest about it.
My friends tell me that my ‘real’ smile only comes out when I have dessert 🙂 I’m not surprised LOL
Yes kids smiles don’t have any pretense, unlike the smiles of adults.
So u r a ‘dessert’ lover…join the gang 😛
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Oh yes the innocent smile of kids is beautiful when they smile it is genuine.
And as you say old people. My nani has this beautiful smile each timei look at her pic it makes me smile too.
And my late grand dad he had a hearty laugh we could hear it all over the house.
YEs kids innocence makes their smiles special. U know why the elders have such cute smiles? its because they have made peace with themselves and the world
That was short and sweet and conveyed the message. Smiles are what make one’s life worth living — whether one gives it or gets it.
Do read something similar I had written at http://cybernag.in/2010/07/give-one-get-one-free/
Yes, I am learning to smile at rebukes and taunts, it sure is liberating and diffuses the situation instantly. Angry retorts and screaming just blows out the situation isn’t it?
With the little one at home (school restarts sometime in April) I just don’t get time to sit and type, so my post are going to be short and simple
Kids have the most wonderful smiles and catch a parent smiling at her/his kid, that is an amazing smile as well :).
Rightly put Rachna
I too love kiddi’s smile..they look so cute..but otherwise all smiles are welcome:)
Oh yes, a smile just brightens up the day
Very true. Like someone said, ‘A Smile goes a Mile’.
Exactly!!
Aha a good smile can simply brighten up your day 🙂
I wrote about them too – do check it out
http://wp.me/pyzGT-4J
Yes it does. Going to ur post right now 🙂
Yep, the innocent smiles of kids.. r so natural.. nd graceful.. 🙂 !! Loved dis post 🙂
Yes kids can’t pretend isn’t it?
Glad that u liked this post and welcome to my blog 😀
I love the genuine smiles, we can certainly make out the plastic ones.
Love smile of kids too.
Yes, can make out when a person is faking a smile