Book of the Month
November 2026
A book meant to inspire, uplift, and motivate individuals on a daily basis as it reminds us how similar the emotions and experiences are that we share with the whole of humanity. Smile Anyway offers original adages, insightful thoughts, poetic verse, and random relatable grievances to give hope, to inspire, and to uplift the soul every day.
BOOK summary:
Smile Anyway offers original adages, insightful thoughts, poetic verse, and random relatable grievances to give hope, inspire, and uplift the soul on a daily basis. Every written entry was derived from personal writings about the author's life. This book reminds us how similar our emotions and experiences are that we share with the whole of humanity. Despite varying circumstances, we all laugh, we cry, we hope, we despair, we endure, we grow, we fall and then rise, and we find reasons to celebrate on occasion. Enjoy a profound thought for every day of the year like the popular following: "Anyone who takes the time to be kind is beautiful." "We never think lightly of those who walk with us on our uphill days." "The real achievers are those who, in the dreary pit of sacrifice, still smile up at the goal." This book reminds us that while things exist to make us groan and grumble, we can find reasons to Smile Anyway.
Laugh as if it’s funny, embrace as if it’s love,
and smile anyway.
"Richelle Goodrich is a philosopher poet who has wisdom for everyone. This book will make you think and is the perfect gift for everyone on your friend list."
—Mary Graf
"I've added this to my 'morning reads' stack and much enjoy Ms. Goodrich's sentiments to begin the day."
—Andy
"Such timeless wisdom. I absolutely love the short inspirational ideas. Richelle expresses her concepts couched in imagery and eloquence in a way that really does make you smile and feel the meanings deeply. I thought that I might just read a thought each day as they were labeled, but I found that I had to read at least a few at a time. They became an addiction, that had me finishing long before the year was up! An amazing read."
—Dean Giles
"Things I have felt, but can't express are written so beautifully. I am going to order the other two books like this one, and can't wait for them to come in!"
—Lisa South
"Good book to make you look outside yourself and smile."
—Brenda Clarke
Laugh as if it’s funny, embrace as if it’s love, and smile anyway.
August 2nd
Have you noticed how children never bypass a puddle of water, but jump, splash, and slosh right through it? That’s because they know an important truth: Life was meant to be lived; puddles were meant to be experienced.
August 18th
While you judge me by my outward appearance I am silently doing the same to you, even though there’s a ninety-percent chance that in both cases our assumptions are wrong.
September 3rd
Last night I danced. My body rose from its slump for the first time since the beginning of sorrows—my fingers beckoning to the stars at arm’s length, back arching as tingles bubbled up my spine, hips caught in a silent tempo while on tiptoe I twirled in endless euphoric circles. It didn’t matter that you loved me or that you didn’t. For I was wanted by the gods last night, their seraphs and muses descending on moonbeams into my midst, caressing my face and gliding their spirited arms about my waist, lifting my toes from the soil that I might feel what it is to fly without heaviness of heart. I danced with them under the glow of a loyal moon. For one brief, visceral dance I joyed as Heaven joys—in endless bliss. And the universe cherished me.
October 14th
Life has moments that feel as if the sun has blackened to tar and the entire world turned to ice. It feels as if Hades and his vile demons have risen from the depths of Tartarus solely for the purpose of banding to personally torture you, and their genuine intent of mental, emotional, and spiritual anguish is tearing you to shreds. Your heart weighs as heavily as leaden legs with which you would drag yourself forward if not for the quicksand that pulls you down inch by inch, paralyzing your will and threatening oblivion. And all the while fire and brimstone pour from the sky, pelting only you. Truly, that is what it feels like. But that feeling is a trial that won’t last forever. Never give up.
November 28th
Service is a smile. It is an acknowledging wave, a reaching handshake, a friendly wink, and a warm hug. It’s these simple acts that matter most, because the greatest service to a human soul has always been the kindness of recognition.
December 19th
There are many roads in this world that will guide you to pleasurable, fun, and exciting destinations that do not end in any form of lasting happiness. So before you step on an enticing path, figure out where it leads.
—Richelle E. Goodrich, Smile Anyway
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