03/03/2012 - An Unexpected Smile!

I have a playlist on my iPod entitled "Workout Mix". Its a wide variety of music ranging from musicals, to pop, to heavy metal. One of the songs that is on the playlist is "Ever Ever After" from the Enchanted soundtrack. For the past few months I haven't been in much of a fairy tale or happily ever after kind of mood, and would always press "skip" when that song came on. However, today it began playing & I just listened and continued with my jog. I found myself smiling ear to ear. I am so thankful for that unexpected smile. As corny as this may seem, I seemed to notice more "ever ever after" moments today. I passed a newlywed couple holding hands, a cute little infant in a tutu, and an elderly couple enjoy a glass of wine on the Boardwalk. I also thought of a very special individual I've been spending more time with over the past week. All of these things seemed to add to my smile. We have so many of these simple things to be thankful for, if we just open our eyes.

I have had a rough couple of days, yet, throughout it all I found some positivity. When you find clarity in your life, welcome it with open arms & let your smile shine through. Smile more. When a smile sneaks up on you, keep it going by noticing all the love, joy, and beauty around you everyday!