"What a Delightful Human Being"

I heard that said of someone today.

My aspiration is that someone might describe me as such.

I don't remember what the context was, but the phrase simply resonated with me. Is it something that I need to/want to write down or ocmmit to memory? I think it more something to share with my therapist. The goal in my life is to bring more joy into my soul and not be filled with easy-to-access anger or annoyance.

delightful [dih-lahyt-fuhl]
adjective

1. giving great pleasure or deligtt; highly pleasing.
   a delightful surprise.
   
   Synonyms: delectable, enchanting, charming, enjoyable, pleasurable, pleasant, agreeable
   Antonyms: disagreeable

I think the delight begins with the smile. Some folks can muster up a smile quickly and easily. I don't. It's as if the muscles were strained to make it happen. And when I look at myself in the mirror with the smile I wonder if I want to show teeth or not show teeth. I also am aware that the smile makes my eyes squint. There's nothing delightful about that. We call that weasel eyes.

What else happens? The mustache covers the upper lips and the crows feet become more noticeable. These days the lips also seem dryer if I'm not well hydrated or treated with Chapstick. In other words, the lips will crack or hurt when I attempt the pose.

But there's something more to being a delightful human being than just smiling. One has to make the onlooker feel welcome(d) or important. I tend to be quiet. Quiet folks are suspect. They're as questionable as those who opt out of FACEBOOK.

Maybe that will be my goal. Have someone say that phrase about me.