In the Dominican Republic, everyone smiles

Here in the Dominican Republic, everyone smiles.
They greet each other with a smile, saying “Hola!”
Then comes the question: “Todo bien?” “Is everything good?”
What else can you say?
It’s impossible not to smile, so you answer: “Si, todo bien.” And inside, joy rises up: it really is all good, I live, I breathe, I feel, I do things that give me goosebumps every time.
Just take a breath, exhale, and the next smile and question come. It’s a constant support of inner joy from one person to another.
I do the same, I smile at everyone, greet them, and if I know someone a little, I even hug them.
I’m used to it by now!
It’s warm, it’s open!
I like it!

The post is inspired by the stories of @lenarichter.ru 🧡
Every day I thought about writing about it somewhere, and here it is. Thank you!