Here is a quote rom Thich Naht Hanh that is posted up on our counterpart Sangha in Chiang Mai :
“If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work.”
To add to the theme, here is a cute Youtube film on ‘validation’ (thanks Mike A. for suggesting it).
It has some great music, and a kind message:
I woke up today very un-smiling. Now, I am smiling. Thank you.