Little things do so much more

It amazes me how some of us try so hard to satisfy oneself and others around them. Whereas, little gestures and actions do bring it further.

Of all the talk of giving your seat to the elderly, disabled and those with children on buses and trains, how often do you see these happening? Most of us have the habit of letting others do the job of giving up their seat. If everyone thinks that way, then the elderly won't ever get a seat until he gets off his stop. (or someone else gets down first, if not for another person taking the empty seat) Halfway back home on the bus, an elderly boarded the bus. It was crowded; there was no visible empty seat. Then this guy stood up and gave up his seat. Yes, automatically and willingly. While he stood, he was still smiling and chatting with the elderly. This small gesture brought a smile to my face.

A smile and a small gesture is what we need in our society today. The cashiers always greet us when we purchase, but what can determine whether their smile is genuine or just to keep their job? It makes the difference. The customer might feel it. One that enjoy his or her job is likely to get his or her customers happy. That depends on us.

A smile goes a long way. A little gesture might be much more to someone else. When we greet someone familiar on the street, we make them feel good for the rest of the day. And so do we. We help someone cross the road or lend someone a phone to call. These might not be much to us, but there are always people in our community that needs them much more than we can imagine.

A smile can brighten up someone's day. Bring it forward. Little things do so much more.