World Kindness Day: 10 Simple Things That Make Us Smile
Sometimes it doesn’t take much to turn a day around. A new survey asked people to share the everyday moments that make them smile—and the answers are pure joy.
The Top 10 Smile-Inducers
- A random act of kindness
- A baby’s smile
- A clear night sky full of stars
- A dog excitedly wagging its tail
- Waves gently lapping at the shore
- A smile from a stranger
- A rainbow after rain
- An older couple walking hand-in-hand
- A toddler’s giggle fit
- Cherry blossoms in full bloom
A Few More That Made the List
- A dog hanging its head out a car window
- Someone helping an older person cross the street
- Seeing a stranger help another stranger
- A clean, fluffy towel fresh from the dryer
- A bunch of wildflowers in a jar
- A delivery person smiling
These moments remind us that happiness often comes from the simplest things. So today, on World Kindness Day, why not create one of these smiles for someone else? Hold the door, share a compliment, or just flash a friendly grin. It might make their day—and yours.
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