There is nothing more stylish than a smile. Not only does it make you look great, you could easily brighten up someone’s day. Your smile is your greatest accessory that is also free! Today marks the celebration of National Smile Day. Regardless of how your day is going, celebrate by smiling. Wonder who is behind the happiness. Check out the story behind this beautiful day. Artist Harvey Ball created the smiley face in 1963. This iconic piece of art quickly became the become the most recognizable symbol of good will and good cheer on the planet, according to worldsmileday.com. Ball was concerned of the over-commercialization and he created World Smile Day. “He thought that we, all of us, should devote one day each year to smiles and kind acts throughout the world. The smiley face knows no politics, no geography and no religion.” Although we should find something to smile about every day, the first Friday in October marks the celebration of this happy day. Have you smiled today?
-Yvelette Stines
@calmingcorners
