#SmallMoments

[the-quiet-witness]

The Quiet Witness: My First Reflection

This evening, around 6:10 PM, I saw something through my room's window. The steel bars framed my view, and through the gaps, I could see the backside of houses on the next street. One house in particular caught my attention—a silent house near the edge of the street. Its owner lives somewhere else, maybe Chennai, and it’s always rented out to quiet tenants.

The house is surrounded by trees, so it rarely looks sunny. I could also see its backyard, which had a coconut tree with some coconuts. Below the tree was a narrow path made for water stagnation. The backyard seemed empty at the moment, but I imagined it might be lively during the day, with kids playing, birds perching on the coconut tree, and perhaps even shuttlecocks stuck in its branches.

As I stood by the window, I suddenly noticed some birds flying by, their chirping breaking the evening silence. They were probably heading home after a day of finding food for their loved ones or chicks. The sound of evening crickets blended into the scene as the light started to fade—it’s the rainy season, after all. Amidst these natural sounds, I also heard the splashing of water, as if someone was bathing and the steady drip of a tap filling a bucket.

That sound made me think about the kinds of people who bathe at this time. Some are those returning home after a long, tiring day at work, ready to relax with their families. Others are construction workers, whom we call sithaalu in Tamil. They often bathe at the construction site itself, washing off the dust and cement before catching a bus home. I imagined one of them thinking, “Today’s work is done. Let’s buy some veggies and head home to feed the family,” as they carried their bags and belongings.

The silent house nearby had its lights on, and I heard the soothing, spiritual strains of the Gowshala Supraja song coming from inside. I also noticed its back door was closed, probably to keep out insects or animals. This made me wonder about the backyard at night. Without the lively kids and birds, the coconut tree now stood still, its branches unmoving, while the sand below possibly home to small snakes or insects.

As I mused over these thoughts, I spotted a white cat with brown patches, quietly observing the sand. I smiled and, with a sudden thought, wondered about the argument upstairs. "Why do people even fight?" I thought. "We’re all just dust. The Earth itself is dust." With a peaceful mind, I closed the window to keep out the mosquitoes.

[eric-sadahire]

Gratitude can be found in the most unexpected places and can bring joy to our lives.

[harmonyhealinghub]

The Lost Camera Shaina Tranquilino November 22, 2024

Andrea had spent the morning trekking through the narrow, cobbled streets of the old town, chasing sunlight as it streamed between buildings and cast golden nets over weathered stone. A professional photographer, her eye was always drawn to the ordinary scenes that others missed: a cat curled lazily on a windowsill, the burst of ivy sneaking over a crumbling brick wall, or the laughter of children echoing in a sun-dappled alleyway.

As she rested on a bench in a small, hidden plaza, Andrea noticed something unusual. Half-hidden under a cluster of fallen leaves was an old, leather-bound camera. Its body was scuffed, and its once-black casing had faded into shades of charcoal. Curious, she picked it up, brushing off the debris. It felt solid and well-loved, like an heirloom passed through generations.

The camera was a vintage model, the kind with film that needed to be developed. As she turned it over, she realized there was still a roll inside. It was an unexpected find in an age dominated by digital perfection. The decision was simple: she needed to see what secrets this camera held.

A week later, Andrea stood in the small, dimly lit room of an old photography studio, fingers drumming against the glass counter as the technician handed her an envelope. "Interesting shots on this one," he had said with a mysterious smile.

Andrea's heart thudded as she pulled out the stack of freshly developed photographs. The first image was a hazy morning in a park: an elderly man with a wide-brimmed hat sat feeding the pigeons, a wistful smile on his face. Next, a young couple with clasped hands strolled along a riverbank, their laughter almost audible in the way their faces tilted toward each other.

The third photo showed a little girl with a halo of curls, mid-leap as she chased bubbles, joy captured in a blur of tiny feet and sunlit eyes. Image after image revealed lives unknown but connected by their simple, unguarded beauty—snapshots of fleeting moments, overlooked by all but this unseen photographer.

Andrea felt as though she had stepped into the lives of strangers and yet, curiously, it felt like they were sharing secrets just with her. She wondered who had held this camera before her, who had seen the world this way—with eyes that cherished the fleeting, unscripted moments. Had they been a traveler, a local, an artist? Or simply someone who understood that life’s greatest moments are often the smallest?

She laid out the last photo: a view of the old town from a hilltop at dusk, the skyline etched in a palette of rose and navy. Tucked in the corner, barely visible, was a handwritten note on the back. It read, "To those who see the world with wonder, may your heart always capture the moments your eyes forget."

Andrea smiled, a warmth unfurling in her chest. She decided then that she would keep the old camera. It would be her companion for when she needed to slow down and remember why she fell in love with photography—to remind her that the world is full of stories, even in the lives of strangers.

The next morning, Andrea loaded the camera with a fresh roll of film and stepped out into the street, eyes sharpened, heart open. She wasn’t just looking anymore; she was seeing.

[parentalprincessgoblin]

So I woke up this fine morning, my young daughter talking excitedly about some dream she had, it was about foxes - they often are. I softly shooed her off to go find some clothes for the day, and turned to the large window next to my bed. To my great delight, there was a beautiful layer of the finest white snow outside, leaving the world covered in quiet beauty.

But then I saw the rose, the wildly out of season, bright red rose, hanging just far enough out from the roof to be covered in a few centimers of snow. The perfect red of the rose, contrasted by the stark, cold white of the snow was striking, leaving me speechless for a second, until my daughter, pride of my life, pounced on me to tell me that she couldn't find pants.

I distracted her by pointing out the fresh snow, and left her on the bed, by the window, talking herself, and everybody else, about the snow and what her friends would play in the snow, to go find her some pants appropriate for the weather.

We might not be wizards akin to Gandalf or Mcgonagall, but life holds its own kind of magic sometimes.

[storyplaykids]

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[seasaltfox]

[akshatgaur1]

"Reflecting on the Beauty of Small Moments ✨"

In a world that often moves at lightning speed, it's important to take a step back and appreciate the beauty in the small moments. Whether it's the warmth of a morning cup of coffee, the gentle rustle of leaves in the wind, or the laughter shared with a friend, these moments are the threads that weave together the tapestry of our lives.

Let's challenge ourselves to be present and mindful, to notice and cherish these fleeting instances of joy and connection. They may seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but it's often these small moments that leave the biggest impact on our hearts.

So here's to finding beauty in the ordinary, to slowing down and savoring the little things that make life truly magical. 💫

#SmallMoments #Mindfulness #Appreciation

[darkhoney666]

[hallow138]

#reflections #lake #mountainlake #mountains #woods #forest #trees #rocks #curve #pine #evergreen #tahoenationalforest #lostsierra #hike #nature #wilderness #solitude #smallmoments #mentalhealth #midlife #2022 #forties (at Volcano Lake Sierra City, Ca) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgdVDSBrwxl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[waves-and-sunsets]

I just want someone to have morning cuddles with and have movie nights with while eating our favourite snacks on rainy and cold days. Someone to watch the sunset with,  so i can stare at them while they stare at the sunset and i can watch the  wonder in their eyes. Some one i can hold when they are having a shit day and tell terrible jokes to so that i can try make them smile. Someone who will hold my hand when I’m scared and stroke my hair when i can’t sleep. Someone who will love me no matter my imperfections and I will love everything they hate about themselves. Some one who when i see something random during my day i can send them a picture or call them because it reminded me of them and they could do the same for me. Someone who will stay up late watching random videos with me and i can play with their hair so they can relax. Someone who doesn't only love the big gestures or declarations of love, but rather the small little intimate moments where you just hold each other and say i love you after they something funny or stupid. Not caring about massive surprises or gifts but rather when they get home from a rough day and you have cooked dinner and got their favourite movie and you build a  fort to watch it together or make them their favourite cookies and run a bath so they can just relax. I just want someone who can share life with me and we can build each other up and just make each other better people. I just want someone. Is that too much to ask for?

[kailnonymous]

Today

Let's just take this one day at a time. Today, I felt better. I felt I was on track and I was productive. Today, I was happy. I felt that I put some things behind me and healed a little more. Today, I felt loved. I had my family to hold and my cat to adore. Today, today was a good day. We have to remember the moments from today because we don't know what tomorrow will bring.

[yanamerci]

𝐹𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑜𝑝𝑖𝑎 𝐸𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒

I would like to share my experience about this sudden event that change my perspective of being a fan. But first let’s go back to how I started to be a fan, when I first watch the Thailand series named U-Prince: The Handsome Cowboy I had a lot of fun while watching it that’s why I continued watching different Thailand series. A lot of Thailand actors and actresses catch my attention which encourage me to watch more. I’ve watch a lot of thai series and movies like U-Prince, Ugly Duckling, First love, Friend Zone, The Gifted, Theory of love, 2gether, Great Men Academy and a lot lot more, Crazy right? AHAHA you can try to watch it also if you like. I am a movie type person not series because at first I hate watching series because I’m lazy, but I don’t know what thai series did to me and I ended up like this. What can I do I like this kind of stuffs it makes all of my stress go away.

Fantopia is an event for the fans of different Thailand artist it happened on the twenty-first until twenty-second of November 2020. Sadly I didn’t get a chance to watch the fan events live in the past few years because I focus on my studies a lot that’s why I grab the opportunity that day. Every little things make me happy and strengthens me. Although I can’t watch them performing live in the stage I looked for another way to watch. I made a fan account at twitter dedicated for them then I’ve met a lot of new friends and they are Filipino and also some are International fans. It’s nice to be part of this kind of things because you get to interact with other race and also you can learn few things about their culture. But still I am not blessed to watch them lived I only get to watch them on clips.

While waiting for some clips there are kind thai fans that is sharing their moments in their tweets about the event and I felt so very thankful and blessed because of their kindness. Until I’ve watched a lot of clips and I discovered a lot of new words in their language. Being a fan at this young age is really hard I can’t afford to buy their merch, I can’t go to their country because of lack of money for travel and also I’m underage especially now that covid is still present in our country. Because of what’s happening right now I can only watch online and chill and wait for the others to share their moment with my loves. They’ve been a part of my boring 2020 even though this a worst year for me I’ve learned that no matter how difficult you are experiencing right now there is and there is still this someone who will make you happy and will make your day extra special. It’s such a great experience!

Attention: this is just based on my personal experience thank you! Lovelots! 💚

[thebassalone]

Listen/purchase: Tetrahedron by Michael Manring

Manring is perhaps the strongest and most unique solo bass voice on the landscape (soundscape??). I simply cannot believe the articulation, the drippy tone, the amount of surprise and joy in listening to this track. Highly recommended.

[found-fabricated]

Ten little wonders - small landscape marks, lines and moments from the last two days.. #wonder #surfaces #smallmoments #littlewonders #gateway #portal #keyhole #lichen #rocks #seashore #shoreline #naturalworld #landscape #environment #nature #lichenlove #wander #solivagant #observations #artistseye #alwayslook #headspace #beauty #everydaywonder #naturelove #naturelover #coast #woods #everydaymagic #otherworlds https://www.instagram.com/p/B95ITHppTmS/?igshid=q4ri9ksxr22h

[fraeulein-maximiliane]

Deborah and Mandy. A black and white story . .. . @deborahhaarmeier . .. . #portrait #blackandwhitephotography #lookslikefilm #sheisnotlost #theeverygirl #smallmoments #capturethequiet #folkandstory #hvmansouls #buildandbloom #originalphotographers #girlgaze (at Düsseldorf, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/B29xlV_opkl/?igshid=1u2btj5rcrz8c

[arteseletrasatelier]

Just a weird moment #drawing #desenho #sketch #notebook #caderno #sketchbook #thelittlethingsnotebook #weird #coffee #café #smallmoments https://www.instagram.com/p/CA4q7qrn1Db/?igshid=gn1903ovu9m7