As Mother Teresa said, "Peace begins with a smile." I came up with daily reminders that helped me maintain my smile and peace, even during difficult times.

1. I smile because I've been blessed with today, and I can make the most of it.

2. I smile because there's no one else like me alive.

3. I smile because I'm choosing to enjoy my life regardless of the obstacles I will face.

4. I smile because I choose to wear my experience as wisdom, not baggage.

5. I smile because the Sun and the Moon are smiling back at me.

6. I smile because I'm aware of the negative and positive aspects of my life; however, I am choosing to focus on what is going well in my life.

7. I smile because I have hope.

8. I smile because today is the best day of my life, and there will be many more on the way.

9. I smile because I live in a world of endless possibilities.

10. I smile because I have faith that whatever is meant to be will be.

11. I smile because I have been given this life for me to enjoy.

12. I smile because even though people come in and out of my life, I will never be alone.

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