Smile ,Even Then

By Anushka Shah

Smile, if you woke up today and thanked God for a beautiful day.

Smile, if you were able to go to work today.

Smile, if you have someone to come back to—be it family, a friend, a neighbor, or even yourself.

Smile, if you have good health, a shelter, clothes to wear, and food to eat.

Smile, if you can afford an education or have a book to read.

Smile, if you had a sip of coffee and a peaceful, amazing day.

Smile, if you have a purpose and motivation to wake up tomorrow.

Smile, even if you're confused or stressed.

Smile, if you're sad and believe something better is waiting on the other side.

Smile, if you've made someone else smile.

Smile, if you've been kind and humble—to yourself and to those around you.

Smile, if you've helped someone in need.

Smile a little harder if the day has been hard for you.

Smile, because life is full of ups and downs.

And if you walk through it with a smile, the path feels a little less difficult.

So smile, thinking of both the good and the bad times.

And laugh, even when you're about to whine.

Smile, if you can love yourself and others.

Smile, with an open heart and a positive mind.

Just smile.

By Anushka Shah