Pick a Word, Paint a Story #09

Topic: "The Smile That Chooses Friends"

The Language of Smile

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When I was little, my grandmother used to tell me, "a smile is like the sun , it costs nothing, but it lights up the world." I didn't understand her words until I met Youssef.

Joseph was a boy who sat under an old olive tree at school, his clothes were faded, his shoes had holes, but his smile? he could melt the wintern one day, I tripped and spilled my lunch, while everyone else was laughing, joseph ran up to me, helped me pick up some bread and olives, and said, "let's share my bread and olives instead." his smile wasn't perfect , there were gaps where his missing teeth should have been - but it was real.

That day I learned: Real friends are the ones who smile with you, not at you.

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How ​​to Choose Friends Who Make You Smile

1. mirror base

Your friend's smile should reflect your own. If it makes you feel lighter, like a stone fished out of a river, then they're worth keeping.

1. Storm Test
   When life comes in heavy rain, good friends become umbrellas. bad friends? they disappear like a mirage. Joseph stayed when my father got sick. he said little - he just sat next to me peeling oranges, his quiet smile saying, "You are not alone."

2. Seed of Joy
   Friends should sow joy, not weeds. Avoid those who mock your dreams or dim your light. yousef once gave me his only pencil to draw sunflowers because he knew I loved the color yellow.

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freepik

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Rock and Smile

My grandmother also said, “A rock outlives a flower, but a smile outlives them both.” rocks are durable, but smiles are eternal. yousef left many years ago, but when I see olives or sunflowers, I can still hear his laughter.

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Here, dear reader:

Don’t chase perfect friends. Look for those whose smiles are genuine, kind, and open. They will turn your ordinary days into holidays.

some smile pictures with my friend taken with iphone 14 pro max

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Hey, I just wanted to let you know that here's the link to my introduction post on Steemit, so you're all set to join me there == > link

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About the Author

Hi, I’m Kafio!

• I'm a software engineer interested in data science, trading and development.
• I'm interested in investigating the nexus of technology and innovation, especially data science, trade and software development.
• I'm constantly enthusiastic to learn and share ideas, whether it's studying Computer Science or building new projects.
• I also love to travel
  Contact me on [[email protected]] if you have any questions or want to speak.

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