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Never underestimate the power of positivity. Do whatever you can to make people smile and feel good about themselves. That’s my philosophy, and I believe that if we all adopt it, the world will be a much better and brighter place.
A friend sent me this video a few months ago. It does a great job of making you feel all warm and squishy on the inside. I hope it makes you smile as much as it makes me smile. Enjoy!
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Jay, that was a FANTASTIC video! I loved it. Thanks.
Stephen – Rat Race Trap´s last blog ..The Power of Small Things
YOU are SO awesome. Love the blog. Love the video.
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A smile shows the following
1. Confidence
2. Self esteem
3. Poise
4. Ability to be outside your comfort zone
5. positive out look on life
I suggest every smile until you mouth hurts…lol
Maybe not that mush but smile Baby, Smile!
Life is GOOD!
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Jay,
I’ve watched this “Validation” video before, but it’s been a while. I just watched it again, and was reminded of why I love it so much. The power of our words and caring can make such a difference in this world. And for such a small price, what a gift we can give to others! A little bit of our time and caring, and we can change someone’s day!
Jay, you are spreading this every day, and it’s so great to witness that! Keep on being a light in this world!
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Jay, My favorite happy movie ever
I think we need to send everyone this video…have posted it on my facebook to share. Just spreading the smiles 
Loved it so so much. The smiles were priceless and the video was just so inspiring. Gives hope that indeed a smile and a compliment from the heart can truly change the world. God bless you
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Great video, Jay! Positivity (and smiling!) is SO important and I’m so glad you shared this uplifting video with us!
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“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo F. Buscaglia
Loved this Jay, what a great start to the week. Smiles to you
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Wow, I’ve really fallen behind on comments today, haven’t I? Let’s catch up…
@Stephen – I’m glad you enjoyed it!
@Jill – Aww, thank you1 You’re awesome, too!
@Jonathan – “Smile until your mouth hurts” sounds like wonderful advice1
@Lance -Thank you, that really means a lot coming from you. If I can just be half the light that you are, I’ll be doing well.
@Zeenat – I agree, everyone should see this video. It really is inspiring and uplifting. Thanks for sharing it. Together, we can spread it around the world!
@Dani – I thought about you when I first saw this video. I said to myself: “If there was ever a “Positively Present” video, surely, this is it!
I’m glad you liked it!
@Hilda – What a great quote! Thank you for sharing it. Smiles to you as well
Warm and squishy on the inside?
That pretty much sums it up!
I love coming to your blog, Jay. Every time you write a post, it makes me smile!
The video was inspiring – I hadn’t seen it before today. Thanks for shinning your light so brightly into this world. Maybe I’ll start calling you the human flashlight…
Thank you for giving me a smile this morning. I appreciate you!
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@Lori – I’m glad you enjoyed the video, and I’m also glad that you love coming to my blog. I love having you come to my blog, so it all works out
Human flashlight, eh? Well, that’s kinda a step down from “hero”, isn’t it?
AWESOME video, Jay — I’ve never seen it before, but it’s now on my facebook too! You just helped the smile travel the world, good job!
Hi Jay,
Smiles are so powerful. How I wish more people would smile…it can do wonders for a face, not to mention the world.
Thank you for bringing a smile to my face and for sharing the video.
Hope all is awesome, my friend.
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Fabulous, thanks so much for brightening my day! You are great!
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@Jeanne – I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing it on FB! *you* helped it travel around the world too, so good job for you, too!
@Nadia – I wish more people would smile, too. Thank *you* for always bringing a smile to my face, and to the rest of the world.
@Lisa – You’re welcome! You’re great, too!
Oftentimes, when misery seems to be everywhere it’s nice to react with a smile. It cheers my heart and souls.
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Jay – you have the power to always make me smile! No idea how you do it .. it’s just you. And love the video … I saw it before but it’s always great to watch.
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@Walter – I’m glad that the video cheered your heart and soul. That’s high praise, and I thank you for it!
@Ian – Awww. You always have the power to make me smile, too, my friend!
MAGNIFICENT! Bravo, Jay! I LOVE it! I also feel warm, fuzzy and Validated!
I used to drive my kids crazy when we shopped. I talked to every clerk, knew everyone in the large grocery store, always said something cheerful to everyone. They would get embarrassed and impatient with me – “Come on, mom, must you talk so much?” I tried to explain to them that perhaps my smile and verbal greeting was the only “happy” customer they would have all day. And ya know what? It could be very true.
Now as adults, my kids are much the same way. They know everyone in the stores, gas stations, etc. If that is all they ever learned from me, I am thrilled!
This video is SO important – this behavior, a smile and kind word, could change the world! I really believe that! So thank you, thank you, thank you!
Hugs – MANY!
suZen
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Hi Jay,
I love your positive attitude, and do agree, smiles are the BEST. Not only do we often receive one back, but we will never run out of them.
Keep smiling, Jay!
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Now I know what job I should get in Vermont… Parking Attendant! Awesome! Incredibly awesome and totally stumbled.
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@Suzen – You know what? MY mom does that same thing! Used to drive me crazy, Everywhere we went, she always had to make conversation with complete strangers. She still does it. I don’t mind so much anymore now, though. As an adult, I can appreciate more how she makes the world a better place by doing it. And while I’m not as outgoing as she is, I still love making people feel special whenever I can. I’m so glad that there’s people like her (and you) in this world to make it a better place.
@Barbara – Thanks, Barbara. I love your attitude, too, and especially how you devote so much time to helping new bloggers (like me). I’ll keep smiling if you will!
@Lisis – Nah, skip straight to the photographer bit. You’d be so wonderful at getting people to smile those big, natural smiles. Or you could follow plan A, and run for office. You could make a lot of people smile that way, too. I know that I’d be smiling if you were president!
I don’t know that I’d want to be POTUS… those guys can’t even say “Jackass” without starting a major shit storm (I’m using this comment to make sure I’ll never be elected prez). Besides, I was definitely NOT born on US soil… I was “made” in Honduras, and I’m about as flawed as they come.
But I do like the idea of running for some kind of office in Vermont… their homeschool laws need some major adjustments, AND they have universal health care (maybe I could learn how to apply it to everyone?). Either way, “Service With a Smile” will be my policy!
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@Lisis – My dad once said the the problem with being POTUS is that anyone smart enough to do a good job is too smart to want the job. It sounds like you fit that sentiment exactly. You’re too smart to want the job. Whatever you decide to do in Vermont, up to and including running for office, I know they’re lucky to have you.
Love that video! I have seen it before and I agree…a little validation is a good thing. And so are smiles. The power of a smile is amazing. I tend to be a “smiler” sometimes I think I smile too much…lol. I always wonder when I smile at someone and it not returned…is life really that bad???
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Man I’m behind — sorry it took me so long to get here! I loved that video, and laughed aloud when the validation guy complimented the guy trying to bust him (toward the beginning). “That suit looks great on you!” The reaction on his face was priceless.
It’s amazing to me how powerful a genuine smile can be, and I love it when I hit someone with one unexpectedly. Seeing them genuinely smile back makes my spirit fly!
Here’s smiling at you, Jay!
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@Caroline – I absolutely agree. Smiles a re a very good thing. And no, I don’t think you smile too much. I don’t even believe that’s possible!
@Megan – No worries, Better late than never, right?
I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Here’s smiling back at ya!
What a lovely post and I could just feel a part of you in (in the writing) that I relate to so strongly. And that is to simply move through life being kind, reaching out and helping others feel happy, more kind, more loved, more eased. It not only makes other happier but it makes me feel so wonderful. So I guess in essence I do it as much for myself as others.
And yes, I saw this video some time ago and watched it twice. I LOVE it. I may go watch it again it is SO cool.
Thank you Jay.
PS: I LOVED your comment on Zeenats Star Signs post. So so good!!!
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@Robin – I’m glad that you enjoyed the post, and that it resonated with you. I agree with you 100% in that helping others helps us as much as it helps them, if not more. I think the video should definitely be re-watched from time to time, just as a reminder.
I’m also glad you liked my comment on Zeenat’s post!
thx for the positive reminder that it is ok to be positive!