Missing Most from Guatemala

. . . are the smiles of the people there, especially the children.

So many people take for granted the materialistic things and forget often that what is truly important about oneself is their own soul. If they are not happy with themselves, they will rarely be happy. . .

and, one of the best ways to determine if someone is happy with themselves is by the size of their smile. The people in Guatemala, despite the autrocities of still recovering some from a 36-yr civil war, are happy that they are able to finally move forward with their lives, albeit with some stumbling blocks along the way - which, if you think about it, doesn't every one generally have some sort of stumbling blocks to cross - unless they do not move an inch.

I dream of someday being able to go back there, as well as visit other Central/South American countries. In the meantime, their smiles are some of my inspirations because it reflects their strength and ambition to move forward through their lives. In the wakes of some storms, I am sure everyone could use some degrees of inspirations. Isn't her smile contagious?????