Universal

Smile though your heart is aching 
Smile even though it's breaking 
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by...

If you smile through your fear and sorrow 
Smile and maybe tomorrow 
You'll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness 
Hide every trace of sadness 
Although a tear may be ever so near
 
That's the time you must keep on trying 
Smile, what's the use of crying? 
You'll find that life is still worthwhile 
If you just smile…

So many famous people have sung this song - Nat King Cole, Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, Judy Garland, Josh Groban, Barbra Streisand and more - so many more!  Such fascination with a simple song.  Why?  Perhaps its the universal idea that we all have sad times and we want to know how to get through them.  I know much could be said about the logistics of what happens to us psychologically and physically when we try to cover up feelings or bury them, but I'm not really in an analytical mood, so tonight I just want to smile…and maybe tomorrow the sun will be shining through for me and for you.

Until next time ~ L.