How much does it take to make you smile?

Hello, lecanis!:-) The easiest way to make me smile is to bring a child in front of me, my child or any other child. The typical innocence, curiosity in their eyes, their smile, anything about them makes me forget every bad thing and I smile instantly. Seeing my wife and parents either by my eyes or imagination makes me smile every time I see them. My friend's kind gesture, both offline and online, makes me blush and smile. On mylot, I see many people making very nice and kind gestures for others that make me smile to admire their greatness. Silliness, my or any body's, bring smile, not for disrespect but for fun. Some times I even have to control my laughter seeing people crying in a very odd fashion and I have to cover my face to hide my smile. I know this sounds unethical but sometimes I can't help, I don't know why. First bite of a good food, a sarcastic remark, acknowledging people saying thanks or sorry or when they acknowledge mine, and...and...fill in the blanks:-)

excellent lecanis ,u are doing good for u and ur son and i'm quite proud of u and inspired by u as a friend.i know vertigo is very disturbing as my husband had it for some time. i'll suggest u to do meditation and i hope u'll be at more peace. my brightest blessings to u and ur and ur whole family.

Your post has put a smile on MY face! Life is really just a series of "the little things", and if we remember all to good little things, our lives seem so much more full of love and laughter. Learning from the bad little things is what helps us grow, and when we grow, we promote more good little things! So, here's one more "good little thing" for you, lecanis! Keep your chin up... we really are all in this together.

The same here. I am battling excruciating pain and sleep deprivation because I cannot sleep at night with this back pain and and sciatic-nerve tingling and pain. I am surving on TONS of coffee and tea to struggle to stay awake in the day. I am very glad that you have that very worthy goal. A little bit of praise goes a long ways.

you've done it already..and i know how it feels, i wish you get well soon and i'll always be here to support you..take care.

It actually takes alot of effort to make me actually think something is funny because i have been exposed to too many funny things in life. I have heard almost any joke, including non-funny jokes =.= my friends always say that i do not have a sense of humour because of this, i never find their jokes funny because they are rather silly....... But when i am happy, i smile easily (not smiling as in funny smiling, but as in happy smiling), when i am around my friends and acting silly, just relaxing, i tend to smile alot! however, i also get depressed and discouraged easily when things are not going well... just like you =D I am not a very emotional person, not very caring for other's emotions and feelings, but i try not to be mean to people, but if they really annoy me, i can be really mean to them.

SOMETIMES THE SMALLEST THING DOES CAUSE THE BIGGEST SMILE. My little dog can make me smile, my silly hubby makes me smile and sometimes those are just precious moments that get us through the tough things...

Usually not much at all...I would just have to look at my children and they always make me smile and feel better.

I make it a habit of my life and daily goal to find the good in any situation which automatically makes me smile - I love smiling, feel better inside, and particularly enjoy sharing smiles with other (making them smile). It doesn't take much to make me smile :)

it only takes a little to make me smile, like a sunny day, seeing children playing, an SMS from a friend, money left in my pockets. i really just can't help to smile when i see children. there is something about seeing those smiles, and hearing them speak. just makes your day. also, their are times i realize that even despite all the problems i have, i am lucky to be here and to have all the people around me. i am so blessed. :) this discussion just made me smile :) lecanis, good luck with everything. you're doing great!

MMMmmm..maybe you should check out my discussion I just started about the gratitude rock....simple things will make me smile...a kind remark from either friend or stranger...sometimes, ..well, actually quite often..something here at MyLot...someone will respond with wonderful words..or even something so silly it makes me literally laugh out loud and puts me in a good mood

Be optimistic and cheerful is very import in our life.In reality life there is alway up and down like a roller coaster.When i was down i like to play with my dog Bunny,his hilarious behavior is funny enough to put a smile on my face...

I am one of those people who smile all the time. It doesn't matter if I am sad or upset. I still find myself smilingat everyone who I come across. I think it is my family who taught me it takes more muscles to frown then to smile. Life is special and smiling makes it more special.

i donno why i am really tensed these days...maybe my career placements or about my past..i really dont know but to make me smile my friends sit close to me and say some idiotic jokes in an attempt to make me smile....though i dont smile at their jokes i smile at their attempts to make me smile and that remains so close to my heart...hope i recover from the stress i am undergoing and throw away the useless probless that i carry along..

I smile all the time..I have a hard time not smiling..But as quickly and as easily as I smile I can turn on the water works and cry too;)+

Just goes to show that being kind to others can really make the world of difference to someone not to mention yourself. I try to do good deeds and I always feel so good after I do. I think we should all take more time to be considerate and thoughtful. The world would be a much better place.

I think the goals you have for today are great ones! Why not make them goals for everyday? For me, even if my children or my husband are driving me insane all it takes is a hug and "I love you" and it makes me forget about why I was so upset in the first place. Anytime I get to hear that they love me puts a smile on my face and reminds me that even though we may not have much in the world we do have each other. It's a cliche, I know, but it really is true!

aww that's nice. I know what you mean. Sometimes all a person needs to hear when they are in despair is a kind word. It can mean the world!

A positive complement or just share a nice joke and listening to a lively music make me smile. Everyone's life is a composition of different stages or situations and we can't just let our emotions control our lives. We have to find ways to check or overcome it and in that way we will be up again.

I don't observe carefully...but ,i guess tiny things will make me happy, for i am optimistic...