My response when asked

“What’s the reason for your smile, Sharilyn?”

(By the way, that is my given name)

“The truth is, there is not much in my
external circumstances
to cause my smile,

I could tell you a hundred reasons I should be stressed and depressed,

but I choose to create a smile and joy and ecstasy on the internal through gratitude and meditation.

This is a new thing for me to explore.

My grief and loss propelled me into the research for solutions.”

Ps.
I have studied several books that lead me on this journey, if you send me a PM request, I will share with you