We can bring positive energy into our daily lives by smiling

Hear the words of Brandon Jenner, gentle yet mighty in their simplicity: “We can bring positive energy into our daily lives by smiling more, talking to strangers in line, replacing handshakes with hugs, and calling our friends just to tell them we love them.” This is no grand decree of kings nor the strategy of generals, but the ancient wisdom of the heart—teaching us that the power to transform the world lies not only in great acts, but in small gestures repeated daily with love.

To carry positive energy is to be a bearer of light in a world that often trembles under shadow. The ancients likened this to tending a flame: though it may be small, a single flame can light a thousand lamps without diminishing itself. So too, a simple smile can lift the burden of a weary soul, a word to a stranger can dissolve loneliness, a hug can heal the distance between hearts, and a call of love to a friend can remind them that they are not forgotten. Each act may seem ordinary, yet together they weave a tapestry of warmth that can cover the coldest of days.

History itself provides witness. In the dark years of apartheid, Nelson Mandela was known not only for his speeches, but for the warmth of his presence. He would grasp the hands of guards, look into their eyes, and speak to them with respect—even when they despised him. He brought positive energy into a place designed to crush the spirit, and by such small acts of humanity, he softened hearts and built bridges. His example reminds us that greatness is often hidden in the gentleness of daily choices.

Yet Jenner’s words also carry a warning: many wander through life wearing masks of indifference. They withhold their smiles, remain silent with strangers, reduce embraces to formal gestures, and neglect to tell their friends they are loved. In doing so, they starve themselves and others of the nourishment of connection. Life becomes colder, harsher, and more isolating—not because of great evils, but because of neglected kindness.

The teaching here is profound: the difference between a world of despair and a world of hope is not found in monuments or empires, but in whether people choose to share their hearts. A smile requires no wealth, a hug demands no rank, a word to a stranger asks no permission, a call to a friend costs little time. Yet each of these carries immeasurable weight, for they touch the soul directly, reminding us of our shared humanity.

The lesson for us is clear: do not wait for grand opportunities to show love. Instead, fill the small spaces of each day with gestures of warmth. Let your positive energy spill into the ordinary moments of life, transforming errands into encounters, lines into conversations, greetings into embraces, and silences into declarations of love. By doing so, you do not merely brighten your own path—you become a lamp for all who cross it.

Practical actions rise from this wisdom. Begin each morning by choosing one act of kindness you will give before the sun sets. Smile at those you meet, not only those you know. Speak gently to strangers, remembering that they too carry unseen burdens. Replace formality with genuine warmth—offer a hug where you once gave only a handshake. And call your friends, not for need, but for love—reminding them that their presence enriches your life.

So remember Jenner’s counsel: “We can bring positive energy into our daily lives…” The power to heal, to uplift, to inspire is already in your hands, already in your voice, already in your embrace. Use it daily, and you will find that the world, though vast and troubled, is transformed little by little, heart by heart, into a place of greater light and love.