The world is like a mirror: Frown at it and it frowns at you; smile, and it smiles too.

We all have our moments where the world around us can feel heavy and difficult. When we experience these challenging times, it is important to remember that how we view the world reflects back onto ourselves. The old adage “the world is like a mirror” perfectly sums this up: when you smile at the world, it smiles back; but if you frown, then the world will frown right back.

At times, we are so bogged down with negative emotions that it can be hard to turn that frown upside down. But even just making a small effort to look on the bright side of things and recognizing that everyone goes through tough times can help to ease some of those struggles. Every moment is an opportunity to create a positive shift in our mindset and move towards seeing the glass half full rather than half empty.

In essence, there is a reciprocal energy that exists between us and our surroundings — we each have a role to play in bringing about positive change in our lives. A simple smile can go a long way, and helps to create ripples of good energy in the world around us. It may not always be easy, but trying your best to spread happiness and positivity by taking some time for self-care and being mindful of your interactions with others can ultimately make your life better, one moment at a time.