THE ACCIDENTAL PHOTO
There was nothing particularly special about that day. It was a regular day like any other, except I wasn't quite as excited or upbeat as I usually am. I don't think I was feeling depressed...just a little bored and restless. My day was lacking something special, but I couldn't put a finger on what it was that was missing. Social media held no appeal, reading (my favourite hobby) couldn't break the chill, fashion designing (my greatest passion) was a 'no deal'. Ugh! Nothing was making any sense to me.
It was in this listless state I picked up my phone and opened the camera, I said to myself 'babe, just smile and if u don't feel like it just fake it. Make a silly face and take the photo'. And that's what I did. When I took a look at the picture, I saw that my eyes sparkled with delight that I hadn't felt, my face was lit with a bright excited smile, anyone would think I was having the best day of my life just looking at that delectable expression on my face. My mood did a complete 180. My own smile completely turned my moodiness to merriment. I practically skipped to my tailoring desk and my hitherto uninspired mind was bubbling with exciting designs I wanted to create. All my inhibitions were just gone with the wind. I was ecstatic. And guess what? It was all because of a smile 😃.
So why am I boring you with this long gist? I'm just trying to show you the power of a smile, your smile, yes you. In these perilous times, we all have something to give. So if u don't have food to give, if u can't afford to provide some basic amenities for that poor family or that security guard, if you can't afford to give that person that looks sad a hug because of social distancing, guess what? No amount of social distancing can take away the effect of your smile. So cheer someone up with your smile today, yes, that very smile 😃. You might be saving a life.
© Inegbedion-Odia Anastasia
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