The days we go through are sometimes full of things that are very sad or painful. Both with the despair that makes us upset that squeezes us in various conditions and circumstances. Or maybe with people who have been in our lives who have left wounds with various kinds of memories, stories and stories, each of which often makes us sink into sadness.

But look around, you will know how much you have to remember what it means to be grateful which will remind you again what it means to smile, come back.

• Turn to your bedroom window and look at the sky

Look at the bright blue sky. Look and see for a moment how beautiful the magical painting of the Hand of the Divine Masterpiece and Creator is that is neatly strung with a series of white clouds above. Amazing views that have the same impression you see everyday. So that it escapes your consciousness and your mind to stop and reflect for a moment, how many people out there cannot see the same beautiful scenery as you now.

Both those who have lost the opportunity to see it because they have passed away to Him or those who do not have the same five senses as you to see the beautiful blue sky that you are looking at now. Think about it before you get gloomy with everything you are facing that makes you feel the most miserable person.

• Now breathe the air and oxygen around you

Take a deep breath of air and oxygen is always around you. How comfortable and easy you breathe it, can automatically make you forget the things or essence in life that are very crucial. Do you realize that if you need to remind yourself how some people are not just a handful, even many people out there wish they could breathe it freely and comfortably like you are now?

There are still many of them lying out there breathing oxygen through expensive oxygen cylinders that you can still breathe freely today. Are you aware of the divine grace that you can still feel to this day? Is this enough to make you gasp for His seemingly small but important grace that you still receive?

• Now, take a glass and fill it up to half

Look at the glass and see it as you see yourself and your life personally. Do you see it as half full or half empty? If you see it as half empty, you will only see things that often make you complain.

Waiting in silence, not wanting to do anything. Lock yourself in your insecurities. Flashes of the past don't ruin what's in front of you, start with today. Enough with the various reasons that you can always look for to add to the length of your list of complaints.

Or are you starting to see it as a half-full glass? That there are still things around you, no matter how small, that are worthy and obligatory for you to be grateful for. That for every problem you face, there must be a solution.

Indeed, as long as the sun is still there, from your deepest little heart you know that as dark or as dark as the time you are passing now, hope for a better tomorrow will always be there. Only the key may remain in your hands to stay still or start moving your feet to move forward for a better day ahead.

• Take family photo albums and frames of friends or colleagues that you save or display

Look and look at it carefully. Have you forgotten that you still have family or those around you. Share your story with them and maybe start with those closest to you, starting with your parents. If the figures of both parents have passed away, remember the figures of those you raised, or friends and family. Start opening up and maybe by sharing their stories they can provide a solution or at least lighten your load a little.

You know? We humans can never really live and survive alone. And if with those who are far away, greeting "hi" can start everything again.

• And now go to the mirror and look at yourself

Look at yourself, look at yourself in the mirror. Be honest about what is reflected there. Has that smile gone?

Start smiling and realize that there is an extraordinary person standing in front of the mirror and mirror. Maybe not many people understand your story. But, realize how valuable you are. How truly everything you have been through cannot define who you are. You are beautiful and extraordinary in all that you are.

And you live not just to fill the earth. You came with a purpose. Find it again within you. Remind yourself again when life is often not easy, that by patting yourself on the shoulder when you stumble with the pebbles of life and realize yourself that it is very natural in treading the journey of life. And by rising you know you have to keep going to do the best in yourself, in your life in this one-time world

• Then now, take time and pray

Once we realize how limited we are and need His infinite help. The existence of the Divine who always gives grace and grace without stopping. And when we have forgotten how to smile there, we often complain and forget all His goodness.

Forgetting that when we are no longer able, that at that time we must bow down and pray to Him. He is the source of calm, patience, sincerity and strength. With His prayer and presence, of course, we will be able to get through it all.

For you, have you realized that although there are many things that can make you sad and cry. However, there is one thing that can start to change that. One strand of your smile, will be a small start.

Start smiling and realize that there are still many reasons for you to smile.

Realize that there is still a lot of happiness waiting in front of you.

“So, SMILE… 'Cause you are wonderful…”

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