Does a smile have the ability to make a change in others?
Can a smile have an impact?
In 1993, the world needed something. It would be 1993 that two men, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, released the “Chicken Soup for The Soul.” Chicken Soup for the Soul filled a gap in the world. The world that was hurting and needed to connect with stories that created hope for those who felt hopeless and nurtured people who were feeling lost and abandoned.
Chicken Soup for the Soul was a compilation of true stories and other stories that inspired readers by showing how others made a difference when it mattered most.
One story was titled "A Simple Gesture," penned by John W. Schlatter.
In John Schlatter’s story, he describes Bill and Mark. Bill was a nerdy guy who was often bullied. One day Mark encountered Bill when he, Bill, was planning to kill himself. Mark smiled at Bill. It would be that simple gesture that helped Bill feel the compassion and sense of belonging he needed tostop his plan and begin living a positive life.
All because of a simple smile.
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