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Daily Question, June 10

In my life, what brings about a beaming smile?

  • Dorothy

    When my children and/or grandchildren express their own happiness in some way, I am filled with happiness too.

  • Linda

    Children playing and laughing–it makes me smile every time!

  • Elizabeth Jane Wright Stachowiak

    My loving husband. He is with me through whatever happens. We support each other and all those we love. This synergy is a powerful force. It serves us well!

  • Ose

    Seeing my friends being happy and well after a relaxing and recovering break from all routines; the delight when perceiving the roses and other beautiful flowers and the delicate fragrance they gently release into the world; when listening to music played or sung together inspired by the heart.

  • Don Jones

    A finished project in the workshop, harvest time in the vegetable garden, Bella’s (my Kelpie dog) welcome home, realizations of the Divine (which are all of the foregoing).

  • Hot Sauce

    The presence of my mom, my dog, and my cat bring about a beaming smile for me.

  • Charlie T

    So many things make me smile. Two days a week, I’m a chauffeur. I mostly work for very wealthy people. And sometimes I’m invisible to them. Yesterday, while waiting for clients, a small child (maybe 5 or 6), just getting home from school, saw me standing there, and gave me a little smile and a wave while going into her house. A few minutes later, she came outside, went to a nearby flower bed, picked a teeny tiny daisy, and gave it to me. Made my day and makes me smile now.

  • Penny

    Guaranteed smile maker for me is my beloved dog greeting at the door when I return as though I have been gone for a long time.

  • Jenn6701

    Being around the people I love. When everyone is comfortable being themselves and theres a genuine feel good vibe.

  • Barb C
    Seeing friends and loved ones in real life from whom I've been separated by time, distance, and the pandemic for years. Hearing something good has happened for one of my children or my husband. Our cat being goofy and playful. Right now he's chasing his tail so he has brought a smile to my face. Sunshine! Right now my part of the world has an atmospheric river dumping a lot of rain. We have a break right now as I type this but the grey clouds overhead remind me the forecast says heavy r...

    Seeing friends and loved ones in real life from whom I’ve been separated by time, distance, and the pandemic for years.

    Hearing something good has happened for one of my children or my husband.

    Our cat being goofy and playful. Right now he’s chasing his tail so he has brought a smile to my face.

    Sunshine! Right now my part of the world has an atmospheric river dumping a lot of rain. We have a break right now as I type this but the grey clouds overhead remind me the forecast says heavy rain for a few more days. I’ve lived in rainy western Washington for 10 years after spending my whole life in eastern Washington/north Idaho where we had more sunny days.

    Walking to the bay that isn’t far from our house and spotting a seal in the water. It doesn’t happen often so it’s always a treat.

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    • Linda

      I live in rainy northwest Oregon and I rejoice when the sun comes out!

  • Chris Berry

    The feeling of bringing a smile to others.

  • Carla

    Serendipitous incidents in nature: witnessing dew buds on morning grass; a dragon fly who let me gaze at her iridescence splendor for what felt like two glorious moments; beautiful sunsets; quiet sunrises with bird song. People bring me smiles too. I’m finding more moments of healing via Nature.

  • Antoinette

    My kids and my dog ! Any nature – flowers blooming and the ocean waves. Summer makes me smile !

  • Nancy

    Green..the color green brings a broad smile to my face and heart.

  • Javier Visionquest

    Cupid’s kettledrums

  • Laura

    My kids, a deep blue sky, the bright colors of food on my dinner plate, a really good cup of coffee, watching moms and dads play with their young children, a favorite piece of music.

  • Mary Pat

    A funny meme, a good joke, seeing my kids and grandkids and great grandkids, good news for anyone. And a negative COVID19 test! We were with friends one evening last week, and two came down with really serious cases of COVID. We all got tested and were negative!

  • sunnypatti

    My sister that lives in California is here for the month with her 4 1/2 year old son. Because of covid, we hadn’t seen each other in person for over two years. They surprised me at work the other day, and we all gathered at our parents’ last night for a birthday dinner for my brother. Having us all together sharing food, stories, hugs and laughter has me beaming right now. I can’t wait to have them stay with us next week.

    • Michele

      Enjoy your time with your sister and nephew! I just enjoyed seeing my girls. Make new memories:)

    • Barb C

      Yes! Seeing people in person and being able to hug someone you love after such long separation.

  • Cathie

    Connecting with the joy of others!

  • Pilgrim

    My family gathered. A gorgeous day at the beach; a wonderful sunset. This funny little chipmunk that comes to hang out on my deck. Great music.

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