It was a very cold but bright morning today. I was walking in to work along by the river. (it really does make it worth going to work!!)
I was actually walking along in my own wee internal world, not really taking notice of anything, when I was given a wee nudge to remind me to wake up to my surroundings. I looked up as I was passing a lady who was coming in the opposite direction and she just gave me a wonderful, warm smile. Not a huge, beaming, you'll wonder all day what I've been up to smile. Just a warm, genuine, reached her eyes, isn't this a lovely morning type of smile.
It really made my day! And I came out of my reverie just in time to see seven beautiful white swans taking off from the river and flying down to where someone was throwing in bread for them. Wonderful!
It reminded me of two things. One is that I should try to be aware of the present moment so that I don't miss such glorious things going on around me. And two is that it is so simple to brighten up someone else's day by just giving them a smile. How easy is that? And how lovely!
Gratefully yours.
xx
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