A smile is often said to be the prettiest thing a person can wear. Where ever you travel in the world people need to smile. Where ever you go people are willing to be your friend. All around the world their are people who are lonely, who's hearts have begun to wonder if love will ever come their way.
I spent last week in hospital and while it wasn't the nicest of experiences I was fortunate to meet some lovely people. Dr Harsa and Nurse Mary have the most compassion I have ever known. When I was feeling frightened or very unwell they took the time to talk to me and explain exactly what was happening,unlike others in the ward. They visited me through out the day and always smiled and said 'hello' even if they had nothing else to say. I will be eternally grateful for their care and support and before I left I wrote them little notes to say thank you and gave them a friendship bracelet. I feel it's very important to show people how much you appreciated there love and kindness. I also left next to my bed a note for the next patient to let them know that I will be praying for them and wishing them a speeding recovery. Everyone deserves to know that they are adored.
Similarly I have been giving out the friendship bracelets to the children and women who we have been working with. To see their faces light up is a glorious thing. When others are happy it makes me happy. Today is International Happiness Day, a day when all over the world everyone should smile even brighter than any other day. It's such a joy to feel happy. Your heart sings; your feet dance and your mind sways in the wind. The world is light and you float on a breeze. The world moves to the rhythm of your joy. while every note is sung with the voice of contentment. I asked everyone on our team what makes them happy and why they are happy today. It was so nice to hear people talk about themselves and each other in such a positive light.
Sanjeet- Happy to be away from home and with everyone in Vellore, learning and spending time together speaking English.
Michelle- Happy and simply grateful that she decided to leave her job and take part in this wonderful opportunity.
Mac- Feels free to be himself, enjoying the space from home and being in a situation where he can meet new people and gain new and enlightening perspectives.
Charlotte- Is feeling happy as she has eaten lots of sugar! Each day is special and each day is one which matters and she will always remember. She will only have happy memories of India.
Becky- The comfort and dynamics of the group means she can be herself; free to moan and complain as we are all such good friends now. Feeling positive as her body and mind are starting to get used to India.
Gill- All the Cows!
Karima- The beautiful moments like now when we are all sat around together eating, laughing and building natural friendships. All the experiences the uniqueness of India.
I am feel so blessed that our friendships feel so effortlessly made and have developed so organically. We are all relaxed, free to be ourselves and when people are comfortable the most magical of memories happen. People, people who need people are the luckiest people in the world, spreading cheer in all our hearts.
To be smiled at is to be given the greatest gift of all!
Stay Beautiful,
Zsofia xxxx
I spent last week in hospital and while it wasn't the nicest of experiences I was fortunate to meet some lovely people. Dr Harsa and Nurse Mary have the most compassion I have ever known. When I was feeling frightened or very unwell they took the time to talk to me and explain exactly what was happening,unlike others in the ward. They visited me through out the day and always smiled and said 'hello' even if they had nothing else to say. I will be eternally grateful for their care and support and before I left I wrote them little notes to say thank you and gave them a friendship bracelet. I feel it's very important to show people how much you appreciated there love and kindness. I also left next to my bed a note for the next patient to let them know that I will be praying for them and wishing them a speeding recovery. Everyone deserves to know that they are adored.
Similarly I have been giving out the friendship bracelets to the children and women who we have been working with. To see their faces light up is a glorious thing. When others are happy it makes me happy. Today is International Happiness Day, a day when all over the world everyone should smile even brighter than any other day. It's such a joy to feel happy. Your heart sings; your feet dance and your mind sways in the wind. The world is light and you float on a breeze. The world moves to the rhythm of your joy. while every note is sung with the voice of contentment. I asked everyone on our team what makes them happy and why they are happy today. It was so nice to hear people talk about themselves and each other in such a positive light.
Sanjeet- Happy to be away from home and with everyone in Vellore, learning and spending time together speaking English.
Michelle- Happy and simply grateful that she decided to leave her job and take part in this wonderful opportunity.
Mac- Feels free to be himself, enjoying the space from home and being in a situation where he can meet new people and gain new and enlightening perspectives.
Charlotte- Is feeling happy as she has eaten lots of sugar! Each day is special and each day is one which matters and she will always remember. She will only have happy memories of India.
Becky- The comfort and dynamics of the group means she can be herself; free to moan and complain as we are all such good friends now. Feeling positive as her body and mind are starting to get used to India.
Gill- All the Cows!
Karima- The beautiful moments like now when we are all sat around together eating, laughing and building natural friendships. All the experiences the uniqueness of India.
I am feel so blessed that our friendships feel so effortlessly made and have developed so organically. We are all relaxed, free to be ourselves and when people are comfortable the most magical of memories happen. People, people who need people are the luckiest people in the world, spreading cheer in all our hearts.
To be smiled at is to be given the greatest gift of all!
Stay Beautiful,
Zsofia xxxx
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