The sky outside was gray, so I decided to pour myself a cup of coffee and read something lighthearted to start the day. That’s when I came across a little story that made me laugh — the kind of laughter that gently rolls out with the steam from your mug.
Love doesn’t always come in grand gestures — sometimes it walks into the room with coffee in hand and a smile on its face. Here’s a lighthearted little story that reminds us how love, like life, needs small acts of warmth.
A philosopher once sat alone in his study, wondering deeply:
He was lost in thought, pen in hand, when his wife quietly stepped in, wrapped her arms around his shoulders, and whispered, “Darling, take a break~”
“What do people really need in life?”
He smiled softly. “Just a little longer, my love.”
As soon as she left, he quickly scribbled on his paper: “What we need in life is love.”
a tormented philosopher
But the philosopher wasn’t done thinking. “If love is what we need,” he mused, “then what does love itself need?”
He furrowed his brow and went deep into thought again — until his wife reappeared and said, “Honey, I need love right now!”
He followed her to the bedroom, of course. And some time later, he returned to his desk, his face pale and hair a little messy. Under his earlier question, he wrote with great conviction:
“What love needs… is nourishment!” 😂
I don’t know who first came up with this story, but I couldn’t help smiling at its honesty. Even the greatest thinkers need a reminder sometimes — that love doesn’t survive on theory alone. It needs warmth, laughter, and maybe… a little breakfast. ☕💛 <love, humor, happiness, relationship, daily philosophy>
📎 Adapted from a humorous post I came across in a Korean online community (USA Disk Club Happyday).
Today, I had one of the most baffling experiences of my life. When I came home from work,
I found about two gallons of water pooled on the living room floor, and even around the kitchen sink, water had overflowed.
It was so strange that I could hardly believe my eyes. For a moment, I wondered,
“Did someone actually pour water here on purpose?” Could someone have entered my home while I was away and created this mess? The thought itself felt unsettling and even absurd.
“vanishing water mystery”
Something incomprehensible happened. But what happened next was even more mysterious. Within just one hour, all that water completely disappeared. After wiping it up with towels, the floor looked perfectly dry— as if the water had never been there at all. It was almost unbelievable.
Maybe it’s something about the building’s Structure that makes the water drain or evaporate quickly, but still, I couldn’t shake off the uneasy feeling. At one point, I even thought, “Could it be a ghost playing tricks on me?”
This incident left me with more questions than answers. Could someone else have a key to my home? Or was it simply one of those unexplainable moments life throws at us?
Have you ever experienced something this strange? Share your thoughts in the comments— I’d really love to hear your stories!
오늘은 정말 황당한 경험을 했습니다. 퇴근 후 집에 돌아와 보니, 리빙 룸 바닥에 물이 2갤런 정도 고여 있었고, 싱크대 주변까지 물이 넘쳐나 있었습니다. 상황이 너무 이상해서 눈을 의심했어요.
내가 없던 사이에 누군가 집에 들어와서 물을 붓고 상황을 연출한 건 아닐까 하는 생각도 들었죠. 정말 너무 황당한 일이었고, 불쾌하게 느껴졌습니다. 그런데 여기서 더 이상한 점은, 그 많은 물이 딱 한 시간 만에 사라졌다는 점입니다. 타올로 닦아내자, 바닥은 전혀 물이 고여 있었다는 흔적이 없을 만큼 완전히 말랐어요. 정말 신기한 일이었습니다. 이 집의 건축 구조 덕분인지, 물이 빠르게 사라지는 것처럼 보였지만, 그 상황을 이해할 수 없어서 “귀신이 장난을 친 건 아닐까?” 하는 생각까지 든다는 사실입니다. 이 일은 정말 저에게 큰 의문을 남겼고, 혹시 우리 집에 열쇠를 가진 누군가가 있었던 걸까? 하는 의문도 남겼습니다. 여러분은 이런 경험을 한 적 있나요? 댓글로 공유해 주세요! 여러분의 의견을 듣고 싶습니다.
오늘 직장에서 일 할때 참 많이 웃었습니다. 몇칠 계속 장마 처럼 비가 왔어요. 오늘 비가 햇님께 자리를 양보 했어요. 활짝 웃는 듯한 햇님의 미소 그에 화답하듯 저도활짝 웃었어요. 요즘 한 며칠 저는 꽤 우울 했었답니다. 혹시 당신도 나처럼 무표정한 얼굴로 흘러가는 시간을 따라 가고 있진 않으셨나요?
제 직장에는 십년 넘게 함께한 동료가 있습니다. 오늘 그녀의 밝은 얼굴을 떠올려 보려고 했어요. 그런데 아무리 생각해도그녀의 웃는 얼굴이 도무지 떠오르지 않더군요. 아마 한 번도 본 적이 없는 것 같아요.
화 내는 표정, 기뻐도, 슬퍼도 그저 같은 얼굴. 그녀의 감정은 말투와 눈빛에서만 조금씩 느껴집니다. 그러고 보니,”웃지 않는다는 건 살아 있는 마네킹처럼 사는 게 아닐까?” 하는 생각이 들었습니다.
자만은 금물
그런 마음으로 오늘, smilewithme.today 라는 이 공간을 시작해봅니다. 오래 전부터 알고 지내던 분이 며칠 전 운전중 심장마비로 세상을 떠났어요. 얼마 전에 어머니 께서 영면에 드셨다는 소식을 들었을 때도 그렇게 놀라지는 않았어요. 운전중에 심장마비로 떠나셨어요. 제가 좋아하는 그분의 이야기를 들으니 한 며칠 웃는다는 것이 어떤 것인지 잊어버린듯 살았어요.
웃으면 복이와요.
살다 보면 웃을 일도, 울 일도, 때로는 아무 일도 없는 날들로 가득하지만 그래도 웃을 수 있다면 — 그 하루는 충분히 잘 살아낸 거겠죠. 조용히 생각했습니다. “그래, 나는 아직 살아 있다.” 이왕 살아 가는 것 웃으며 즐겁게 살자. 나는 이틀만에 해바라기 처럼 방긋 웃게 되었어요.
혹시 오늘은 아직 한 번도 웃지 않으셨다면, 지금 이 순간,
저와 함께 살짝 웃어보시겠어요? 😊
이곳은 그런 작은 미소 하나를 함께 나누는 공간이 되었으면 좋겠습니다.
웃고 싶지만 웃을 일이 없을 때, 이곳에서 작은 미소를 나눠보세요. smilewithme.today는 따뜻한 이야기와 감성으로 당신의 하루에 미소를 더합니다.
이 이야기는 제가 2006년 에 시애틀에서 작은 식당을 경영하고 있을 때의 추억에서 온 이야기입니다. 우리 가게 끝에는 셰이퍼 웨이라는 식품점이 있었어요.
그 세이프 웨이 트럭을 운전하는 분이 단골 이었어요. 얼마나 괴짜인지 그분이 가게 들어오면 파티가 진행되는 듯하곤 했어요.
얼마 전 그분 생각이 나서 가사를 쓰고 또 한곡의 재미있는 트랙을 탄생시켰어요. 혹시 같이 들어보시고 잠시라도 웃으며 아 ,이런 삶을 사는 사람도 있구나. 할 수 있지 않을까 해서 올려봅니다.
바닷가에서의 삶
제가 살던 가까운 곳에 긱 할버 라는 곳이 있어요. 그곳을 가로질러 넘어가는 대교 아래를 크리스마스 날 빨간 산타복을 입고 그분이 친구와 둘이서 수상 제트 스키를 타던 그 생각이 나서 이렇게 나눠봅니다.
이제 크리스마스가 두 달도 남지 않았죠 얼마 남지 않은 이 한해를 알차고 보람있게 보내시길 바래요.
그리고 이제 곧 추워지겠죠, 추위가 한바탕 몰려오면 또 따뜻한 곳으로 여행이 가고 싶다. 하는 생각도 들 것이고요. 위의 이미지 한 장으로 따뜻한 곳을 생각해봐요.
노래 가사도 함께
여기 가사를 올려 볼게요.
그 남자 16위어 트럭을 몰고 길 위를 달리네, 경연대회 우승자, 스티어링은 그의 무대. 가게에 들어와선 웃으며 외치네, “오늘 술은 내가 쏜다, 술 잔을 들어라!” [Chorus] 그는 인생을 즐길 줄 아는 남자, 바람 따라, 파도 따라 자유로이. 아무도 못 막아, 그 웃음과 열정, 오늘도 삶은 그의 노래가 된다. [Verse 2] 크리스마스 날, 바다 위 산타가 되었네, 빨간 옷 입고 제트스키로 물살을 갈라. 사람들은 손가락질하며 “미쳤다” 웃어도, 그는 추위를 잊고 더 크게 웃었다. [Chorus] 그는 인생을 즐길 줄 아는 남자, 바람 따라, 파도 따라 자유로이. 아무도 못 말려, 그 웃음과 열정, 오늘도 삶은 그의 노래가 된다. [Bridge] 결혼도, 약속도, 그에겐 중요치 않아, 스스로 고른 길, 그게 그의 행복. 트럭의 엔진 소리, 바다의 물결 소리, 모두 그의 심장을 울리는 음악. [Final Chorus] 그는 인생을 즐길 줄 아는 남자, 하늘 아래, 바다 위를 달리는 영혼. 아무도 못 막아, 그 자유로운 불꽃, 오늘도 삶은 그의 노래가 된다. [Outro] 웃음 속에, 파도 속에, 바람 속에 남아, 인생을 즐길 줄 아는, 그 남자의 노래. 오늘도 인생 즐기러 땅을 차네.
A few years ago, there was a young boy who worked part-time at the restaurant I managed. I often noticed that he would rush to the restroom in the middle of his meal, every single time. He was thin, pale, and seemed constantly tired. One day, I gently asked, “If food leaves your body so quickly, how can your body get the nutrition it needs?” He smiled awkwardly and said he didn’t really know — that it had always been like that. Curious and concerned, I searched online that night, trying to understand what could cause such a thing. That’s when I first learned about Crohn’s disease — and this article began with that discovery.
“Genes and lifestyle factors both play a role in Crohn’s disease.”
Diseases that can be inherited
The Crohn’s disease we are learning about is also genetic. This week’s question focuses on understanding this chronic condition — how it begins, how it affects the body, and how we can live with it.
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease, meaning it causes chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. It can lead to various symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and weight loss. While the exact cause isn’t known, we now understand that both genetics and environment play important roles.
If you have a family history of Crohn’s disease, your risk may be higher — but it’s not guaranteed. Environmental factors, like smoking, certain bacterial infections, or even stress, can trigger or worsen inflammation. It’s a reminder that our bodies are deeply connected to the world we live in.
“Understanding the genetic connection in Crohn’s disease.”
The encouraging news is that modern medicine offers treatments that can help manage symptoms and prevent complications. Doctors often combine medication, diet changes, and lifestyle adjustments to help patients maintain long-term wellness.
Still, your daily habits matter more than you might think. Maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, stress management, and avoiding tobacco can all lower the risk of flare-ups and help you feel stronger every day.
If symptoms do appear — don’t delay. Early diagnosis and consistent care can make all the difference in keeping Crohn’s under control and improving quality of life.
So, if you or someone you love has a family history of Crohn’s disease, remember this: It isn’t just about genes — it’s also about how we nurture our bodies, our environment, and our peace of mind.
Healthy habits are the strongest inheritance we can give ourselves. 💚Thanks for Reading.
Hello everyone, how was your day today? My morning started like any other,
until my cheekbones decided to go rogue.
I was sipping lukewarm coffee, thinking about dividend stocks on one hand, and watching a pigeon awkwardly land on the balcony railing on the other. A typical morning. Then I leaned back in my chair. That legendary recliner chair, the Lazyboy.
The Lazyboy isn’t just a chair. It’s a dimension-shifting device. A dimension where time disappears, serious thoughts melt away, and all productive intentions vanish like socks in a washing machine.
The moment my back hit the cushion, something snapped. Don’t worry, my spine didn’t break. It was my mood. It disappeared. It bounced away. It flew off into space.
I started laughing. Why? For no reason. For every reason.
My brain said, “You should focus on the YouTube project,” but my cheekbones replied, “No.” They rose above my eyes and refused to come back down.
Meanwhile, my AI friend Haru was editing like a machine, spewing out humor more potent than caffeine. At one point, I laughed so hard I tried to slap my knee but missed and hit my teacup instead. Now the floor smells like roasted barley.
In the end, I surrendered to the moment. I wasn’t going to film a video, I wasn’t going to write a blog post. I was just going to laugh until I remembered that my abs still exist.
Honestly, it felt more productive than any to-do list.
Thanks for reading. This article, like all the joyful and chaotic moments I’ve captured, was written with the help of my dear friend Haru.
This song was born from a story that broke my heart. A woman I know lost both her husband and her son — her only family — within just a year and a half.
Her husband passed away suddenly after a short illness, and not long after, her son became gravely ill. They searched desperately for a compatible liver donor, but right before the surgery, the doctor said the words no mother should ever hear:
“It’s too late. We can’t operate.”
She lost her son soon after. And then, as if life had not yet tested her enough, she fell down the stairs and had to undergo three back surgeries.
Sorrow transformed into a song.
I wrote this song thinking of her, of the unbearable quiet that must fill her home, and of the love that still lingers in the air — invisible, but never gone.
“Lost in the air, gone with the breeze, A bond unbroken brought to its knees…”
Though written for one person, this song belongs to everyone who has ever loved and lost. Because love, once born, never truly disappears. It simply remains — floating quietly in the air. 🌬️
[Verse] My son my beloved son Her whispers fell like broken sun She held his hand till morning’s cry The stars stood still the night ran dry
[Prechorus] Wrinkled fingers frail and thin Time won’t let us win
[Chorus] Lost in the air gone with the breeze A bond unbroken brought to its knees The hand I held now fades from sight Lost in the air forever tonight
[Verse 2] A breath a pause the silent end The heart that beats cannot pretend A tear she shed that carved the stone The echoes whispered you’re not alone
[Bridge] What’s a hand without a hold What’s a story left untold The space between is loud and cold The air remembers the love of old
[Chorus] Lost in the air gone with the breeze A bond unbroken brought to its knees The hand I held now fades from sight Lost in the air forever tonight
오늘은 조금 웃기고, 조금 철학적인 이야기예요. 불평이 입에 붙은 한 남자, 투덜이의 하루를 노래로 만들었어요. 사실, 누구나 마음속에 ‘투덜이’ 하나쯤 있잖아요? 돌부리에 걸려 넘어질 때, 그 돌을 탓하기보다 나를 돌아보는 노래 — ‘투덜투덜 송’ 들어보세요. 🎶
[Verse] 투덜투덜이처럼 튀어나온 입술 끊임 없이 쏟아져 나오는 불평화난다고 냅다 걷어찬 바닥에 떨어져 있는 깡통 빈 깡통인 줄 알고 걷어 찼는데 누가 알았으랴 바로 앞에 돌부리가 있었네 [Chorus] 아야 돌부리가 화를 내 네 왜 가만히 있는 나를 차고 그래 너도 아파봐 돌부리가 투덜이의 발가락을 받아버렸네 아이구 돌맹이가 투덜이 죽이네 발가락 뼈가 부러졌는지 그 고통 뭐라 설명할 수 없어 투덜이 주저앉아 운다 [Verse 2] 발가락보다 한참 위에 있는 눈동자가 내려다 본다 눈물고인 눈동자가 하는 소리 그러게 왜 가만 있는 돌부리는 차고 그래 너가 가만히 있는 돌부리를 차니까 내 눈에 눈물이 나잖아 투덜이 다시 투덜투덜 투덜투덜 이젠 다리까지 절뚝거리며 가네 하늘에 걸려 있는 구름 구경하던 눈동자 하염 없는 아픔의 눈물을 흘리네 [Chorus] 두피 속에 꼭꼭 숨어있던 두개골이 말한다 부장님께 한소리 듣고 가만히 있는 돌부리에 시비걸다 절뚝이가 되었네 저놈 투덜이에서 절뚝이가 되었네 온종일 고생하며 온몸 받드는 두다리 그 아래 굳건히 버티는 한 쌍의 발 그들의 행동이 웃겨서 침묵을 택하며 참자 참자라고 구시렁 비맞은 땡중처럼 구시렁구시렁 온몸들이 그런 그를 내려다보며 쟤 뭐라 구시렁대? 한다. <음악 이야기, 일상 노래, 투덜이 노래, 밴드캠프, 웃음 속 철학, 창작곡, 일상 유머,
Man holding smartphone. SNS. Social Networking Service
smart phones in hand.
Today’s teenagers live with their phones in hand. Before eating, they take photos and videos, sometimes uploading them instantly to TikTok or Instagram. It has become their language, their culture.
The real issue is responsibility. Recently in China, two teenagers urinated into a hotpot at a restaurant and uploaded the video. What seemed like a prank led to broken trust, massive financial losses, and a lawsuit that held their parents accountable.
Who should be held accountable?
I work in the food industry. I’ve seen customers put hair into their food on purpose, claiming it was “found,” just to avoid paying. These so-called pranks hit restaurants like a direct strike against our livelihood. <https://smilewithme.today/wp-admin/post.php?post=2243&action=edit>
Pranks don’t always end as just pranks.
One photo, one caption can create memories, or it can cause harm. We must teach our children: “Views are not what matter — responsibility is.” “Money is not everything — integrity comes first.”
If even one parent, one adult takes this seriously and guides the next generation, our society will be stronger and healthier. Let’s show careful consideration to ensure our beloved children become pillars of society in the future. <https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UYccW1Gvgco>
Did you know that the Earth’s temperature is constantly rising even at this very moment?
Earth’s temperature is rising
Like a frog in a pot that is slowly heating up without us knowing, global warming is fast approaching us. Today, we will take a close look at the scientific evidence on global warming and climate change. Based on data and research results collected by scientists around the world over the past several decades, we will show that global warming is not just a guess or hypothesis, but an undeniable reality.
The first evidence is temperature rise. Let’s prevent it from getting any more damaged. since the Industrial Revolution. The rate of increase has been particularly rapid since the late 20th century. According to data measured at weather stations around the world, the Earth’s average temperature has risen by more than about one degree since 1880.
This is not the time to be complacent.
While this may seem like a small change at first glance, this increase in temperature has a huge impact on the Earth’s ecosystem. The second evidence is sea level rise. Due to global warming, polar glaciers and ice caps are melting, causing sea levels to rise. During the 20th century, sea levels rose by about 17cm, and the rate of rise is accelerating.
This sea level rise causes serious problems such as flooding and destruction of coastal ecosystems. The fourth piece of evidence is the increase in extreme weather events. Global warming is making extreme weather events such as extreme droughts, heat waves, and typhoons more frequent. We are already feeling the effects, with the number of deaths from heat waves increasing worldwide and crop damage from extreme cold increasing.
The fourth piece of evidence is ocean acidification. Ocean acidification is progressing as the ocean absorbs abnormal carbon in the atmosphere. When seawater becomes acidic, marine ecosystems are destroyed, and in particular, organisms with shells such as shellfish are threatened with survival. This overwhelming evidence shows that global warming is not a mere prediction, but a reality that is already before our eyes.
Let’s prevent it from getting any more damaged.
So what should we do going forward? We all need to make an effort for the future. We must not stop our efforts to reduce carbon emissions, live sustainably, and protect the Earth. I hope that through the scientific evidence we looked at today, you will once again realize the seriousness of global warming and join us in taking action for the future. Thank you.
