Life is full of pressure and problems. Sometimes I feel so miserable that all I want to do is lock myself in my room. Everyone faces pressure, whether it's peer pressure or parental pressure. Everyone has problems, too, like study problems or family problems. Problems, no matter big or small, make us sad. People react to their problems in different ways. For example, some cry themselves to sleep. But the bravest thing to do, as my mother always tells me, is to smile. Smiling can make us feel happier and look at things with a positive attitude. Smiling is contagious. If you smile, you will soon see people smiling around you. Life is full of ups and downs. There is a silver lining in every cloud. Life may not be that bad after all! Vedika Daswani, Marymount Secondary School From the Editor Thanks for your letter, Vedika. With their busy and stressful lives, many people forget about the good things in life: family, friends, the beauty of nature, the uplifting power of music. There are a lot of good things in the world. But it's easy to only think about things that make us miserable. To avoid feeling depressed, we should spend time doing things that make us happy with people who make us smile. If we do things that remind us why we should be happy, life will be less stressful. Once we remember how to be happy, we can help other people find happiness. A simple gesture, such as smiling at someone or saying hello to them, can make people feel instantly happier. Next time you feel miserable, think of something that makes you happy. And then smile. You'll feel better and you'll make people around you smile too. Karly, Sub-editor
