Little Things That Aren’t Little

Mada Hayyas
2 min readApr 5, 2023

Savor every moment that you get.

Reflections on the Thames, Westminster. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836–1893)

Asking how someone’s day was when they know the sidewalk rule specific compliments, a smile from a stranger, asking you questions when you’re talking, nicknames, being in the sun, walking in a group and someone waiting for you to catch up, facetiming till 1am, ”checking in on you”, being comfortable in silence with each other.

Sometimes I don’t realize how blessed l am. I forget how I used to pray for everything I have now and even more. 10 years ago I would tell myself I’m excited for the future because I wanted to see who I’ve become and here I am. Everything I prayed to be, and even better.

Don’t waste a single moment worrying about things you can’t change or dwelling on past mistakes. Instead, focus on making the present moment count and work towards creating a brighter future. Remember, time waits for no one, so make every second count towards reaching your goals and living a fulfilling life. The best portion of your life will be the small, nameless moments you spend smiling with someone who matters to you.

I don’t fantasize about having the perfect life. I just think about waking up somewhere safe. I think about having a pretty kitchen and a nice green armchair. Books on shelves. Coffee always brewing. I could be happy with something simple and quiet.

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Mada Hayyas
Mada Hayyas

Written by Mada Hayyas

A classic overthinker & observing human behavior.

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