October 7th is World Smile Day
Creator of the Smiley face symbol, Harvey Ball wanted to see a day devoted to smiles and acts of kindness. The first World Smile Day was held in 1999 in Smiley's hometown of Worcester, MA.
The theme for World Smile Day is, "Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile"!
I think it's beautiful how smiling is a universal connection. A smile can communicate compassion when language barriers exist. A smile can elevate your mood. Just by smiling you can trick your brain into releasing mood lifting hormones like serotonin.
The act of smiling can lower blood pressure, release pain, and make you sound friendlier when you're talking on the phone. Your smile is contagious! Who knows the ripple effects your smile will have on the people who you encounter!
Acts of Kindness can take all shapes and forms but remember that sharing your smile is free and a beautiful way to brighten up our world!