Decades ago, I had a boss who would urge us all to gather at the end of the day and say “I can, I will, I must” Of course we found it funny but chanted it anyway. Little did I know that it was my first I am affirmation and that…
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Hi! I’m Vidya Sury. I am a writer, editor, and the voice behind Collecting Smiles. Here, I share practical mindfulness guides, personal essays, and book reviews designed to bring calm and joy to your everyday life. Brand collaborations and creative partnerships are always welcome—let's connect!
Ever experienced a broken friendship? If you said no, you are truly blessed. But if you said yes, you’ve got solid company. How do you heal your heart from a broken friendship? Nothing like a broken relationship to send us down the deep spiral of misery. It feels as if we’re…
It is G for Gratitude and I’ve got five fun gratitude exercises for you today that fit in perfectly with my Wednesday Wisdom series. Without going into the health benefits of practicing gratitude, I am going to get right down to the exercises. But do feel free to browse these posts…



