Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Smile, a message by Copy Cat

 


To your left above, Ann from Ann's SnapEditScrap draws in her tablet and I Copy it on my iPad with procreate and in my own style.

The Lantern says, "Be a Light For All to See!"


Our simple smile can:
 brighten someone's day . 
Uplift and Inspire
instantly brighten someone's mood  
offer a moment of joy
offer Connection and/or Kindness:
make others feel seen and valued. 
break down barriers:

A smile on your face will have a Positive Ripple Effect, a chain reaction of love and kindness and it most certainly will give you, the Smile Giver, a feeling of self-care and well being.
Smiling can also have a positive impact on your own well-being, by reducing stress and promoting a sense of happiness. 

 give a smile, get a smile and Pay It Forward
It's easy, we all have one, its free and always with us.
our smile is spoken and understood in all languages, in every country on our planet











28 comments:

Ginny Hartzler said...

I love you inside the globe! And I did not know that smiling helps us as well as others!

CheerfulMonk said...

Hurray for smiling! I do it a lot. Hopefully when I'm out and about and wearing a mask people can see it in my eyes.

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

When we are in a line awaiting a teller or a cashier, etc, I will smile at the one ahead or behind me and then that usually starts up some kind of a conversation. The other day, even the cashier joined in. SHe was multi-tasking, but it was a fun moment. We were chatting about the high prices on stuff...yup, very uplifting, LOL! But we were laughing together, total strangers having a good giggle, now that WAS uplifting.

easyweimaraner said...

I like the red lantern ... it would be the one we had if we had a sleep over in a tent outside... we could sit around it while telling scary stories ;o)

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
Hear! Hear! All should hear! And practice it... YAM xx

eileeninmd said...

You did great copying the lantern and quote.
Smiles are contagious!
I like the photo of you and Beau!
Take care, enjoy your day!

jabblog said...

A smile costs nothing and can make someone's day.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Smiles are highly underrated and should be used more often. Yesterday I went to visit a friend I hadn’t seen in a while and his grin lit up the room. I expect that mine did too.,

Pamela M. Steiner said...

Oh, this was great! Now I am smiling at you in the computer...that alien picture was a bit much, however...creepy! LOL. No, really it was funny. I love the smiley faces you made and Beau too! Smile, and the world smiles with you...frown, and you frown alone! Seems like I heard that somewhere! I love your red lantern too! Thank you for this morning exercise of smiling into the computer. That should help me smile more when I am facing the world today. Have a lovely, smile-filled day! God is with you all the day long! (and nighttime too!).

Donna said...

Fun drawing! And it takes less effort to use smile muscle than it does to use the frowning ones!
hugs
Smile
Donna

Ann said...

I love your copycat. Very cool background with it.
As for smiling, I totally agree. I apparently have a resting witch face though...lol Often when I've been working people would look at me and say "smile" I always told them I was smiling on the inside. I guess I have to be thinking about it to actually smile

Mari said...

I love your art and thoughts on smiling! A smile is an easy thing to give and can make a difference!

Mevely317 said...

For several reasons -- including a friend who's hours away from glory -- I needed to read your words this morning ... to see your smile. Can you see me smiling back?
I agree, smiling is viral ... let's start an epidemic.

My Mind's Eye said...

Copying is said to be a very high form of flattery!!
So copy on ...only alien I would want to see is ET loved that movie
Hugs Cecilia

Sandee said...

You're very talented. Love it and you make the perfect alien.

Have a fabulous day and rest of the week. Scritches to handsome Beau. ♥

The Adventures of the LLB Gang said...

What lovely smiles...I especially like the Alien LOL~
You're creativity always makes me smile, S!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

That is such a sweet post about what a smile can do for everyone. I love it. :)

Breathtaking said...

Hello Sandra:)
Have you ever smiled at a stranger who didn't smile back? Whilst out walking I thought that I would practise smiling at passers by, and for the most part people reacted positively with either a grin or a shy smile, even some with a surprised look, as if they were trying to remember if they knew me. I went into a shop to buy a bottle of water and smiled at another customer, she did not return the smile, which at first made me feel foolish, but later, on reflection I actually felt sorry for her.

Barwitzki said...

Yes, I completely agree. Smiling makes you and others friendlier.
Sending you a hug and a happy smile.
Viola

Chatty Crone said...

They say you can't give a smile away because you will get one right back.
You did look like an alien! lol

photowannabe said...

Giggle on the aliens picture. I'm waiting to see what happens too..(:0)
Love that you are playing around with your blog again.
I like the subtle candle effect on your copycat drawing.
(((hugs))) to you this morning.
Sue

DeniseinVA said...

A lovely and inspirational post. If you turned up as an alien I would definitely give you a smile :) Love all your creativity again.

Millie and Walter said...

Your smile always brightens our day. We love that alien picture at the end. BOL!

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

Thank you for your beautiful smile. Mom always tries to make eye contact as she passes people headed into the store or along our walks and give them a nice smile. Some smile back, others just keep on their way. But it is still a lovely thing to do.

Woos - Misty and Timber

Brian's Home Blog said...

Such a fun post and you made me smile twice today!

Ida said...

I love it when you both do your art work. Both are just great. You have a very nice smile by the way.

The Happy Whisk said...

That is a WONDERFUL smile on your pretty face with the pup. I love it.

Rose said...

I had never thought about the fact that a smile is a smile no matter where you are.