Smile, please.

Smile. The word has no real definition. Where do they come from? 

Contemplate about what makes you smile.
Is it a person?
Is it an object?
Is it an action?

A place?
A memory?

Just recently on my Christmas trip, I wandered into a small store and found myself instantly drawn to Jeanie Leung's artwork. Actually, it was the title of this book that captured my attention:

I started flipping through it, engaged to her philosophical words and admiring her beautiful artwork. Of course, I decided to buy it. Little did I know that the message Jeanie was trying to get across would stick in my mind for such a long time. 

The story talks of Oowa, her signature character, starting off in his 'secret garden', but eventually leaving it to explore the world. He meets a little girl who never smiled, and tries many different ways to bring that smile to her face. However, he was always unsuccessful, until he found his once abandoned 'secret garden'. Her main message, I will share with you. All credits go to Jeanie Leung herself - I am just sharing her inspirational words.

Black on White on White on Black.

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"It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light." - Aristotle Onassis

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Dear You,

I know that you're going through a difficult time in your life. I would say that I completely understand how you feel...but I cannot say that. Because the truth is, I don't know how you feel, because I am not you. But what I can do is tell you that there are people out there who try their very best to put themselves into your shoes in order to help you feel like you're not going through this storm all alone. People always say that the greatest and truest of friends always appear when you are at your worst. Believe what they say. A hug can do so much if it is given by the right person, so here is a hug for you. I hope you feel it.

                                                                                                                        Love, Me.