There’s something lovely about small talk.
A passing comment about the weather.
A few words exchanged in a local café.
A smile and a “morning” when our paths cross.

Nothing particularly important is being said. And yet, perhaps something important is happening. Somehow, these tiny exchanges can add a little warmth to an ordinary day.

Not because every conversation will be memorable, but because every now and then, a small exchange quietly reminds us that we belong to a world full of people, not just places.

Perhaps small talk isn’t so small after all.

Photography and words by Laurina

Sometimes, the reason good things are not happening to you is because YOU ARE THE GOOD THING that needs to happen to other people.

It’s completely okay to admit, at any given moment, that you have no idea what the heck you’re doing.  It’s also fine to keep right on doing it.  A lot of being an adult is figuring it out as you go….

You have permission to rest.

You are not responsible for fixing everything that is broken.  You do not have to try and make everyone happy.  For now, take time for you. It’s time to replenish.

Focus on what’s important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, take another shot….

Let your intuition be your favourite superpower….

You are valuable just because you exist….

Not because of what you do or what you have done…but simply because YOU ARE YOU!

None of us are getting out of here alive, so stop treating yourself like an afterthought. Eat the delicious food.  Walk in the sunshine. Jump in the sea. Say the truth you’ve been carrying in your heart like a hidden treasure.  Be silly.  Be kind. Be weird.  There’s no time for anything else.

You deserve to be heard, listened to and loved, it’s as simple as that…..

You know all those things you’ve always wanted to do?

You should do them!