Walking to the Bridge
October 17th, 2007“I’m going to walk to the bridge. If one person smiles at me on the way, I will not jump.”
This was a note that was discovered in the apartment of a man in his early thirties after he jumped to his death from the Golden Gate Bridge in the 1970s.
What a powerful story about the importance of such a simple act. A face may launch a thousand ships but a smile can change the world.
I discovered this not too long ago in an article about suicide prevention week. So today’s post is for all of you out there that need a smile (which I think is everyone). You are not alone and people do care. These smiles are for you! Now go out and return the smile to someone today.
October 17th, 2007 at 10:55 am
I wanted to return the favor: http://flickr.com/photos/bohdel/442088518/
In walking my own black dog I began to see the difference a person’s smile or “good morning” could make in my day — something so simple and easy — so I’ve tried to make a point of looking more people in the eye and smiling. Not easy for an introvert, but every person I smile at, or compliment, takes me a little bit away from the girl afraid of being noticed, and it helps to feel I may have made a small difference in someone’s day.
Thank you for your blog. I was sorry to read about your friend yesterday. You’ve touched me with a number of your posts.
October 17th, 2007 at 11:58 am
although I own my own black dog, I decided years ago always to be kind and smile at people, or talk to the old women in the neighborhood. that lightens up dark days :-).
P.S. sorry for my awful english.
October 17th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
Right back at you!! Thanks!
October 19th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
Thanks for the smiles!
The smiles do make my day and I do my best to smile at people but there are days…
October 21st, 2007 at 8:20 am
Thank you all!
Del, I love the cherry blossoms . . . beautiful photos.