“small talk”

Don’t guard your heart. Don’t build up high walls around yourself. “Frivolous chatter and small talk” are not so. The daily conversations in progress around you are not trivial; in fact, they are essential for survival because humans are social animals. The people engaged with one another are making imperative connections and loyal friends — you — are a fool to be alone. The seemingly superficial exchanges and remarks are nothing better than the acknowledgment of each other’s existence and cordial renewal of acquaintance and allyship. Why deny yourself of human warmth and contact? I know you want it more than anything else…