Pema Chodron, an American Tibetan Buddhist is one of greatest spiritual teachers in the world and has inspired millions of people with her inspiring quotes and words of wisdom. She is an author, nun and mother. She has written several books including The Wisdom of No Escape, Start Where You Are,…
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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!
This inspirational story is about Maria’s new hat. Maria is a young lady who lives with her Mom in a small apartment. An average woman, she was on the secretarial staff in a large company. Her routine was quite mundane. Her colleagues generally ignored her at work and the ones that…
When I wrote my first post on 8 July 2003, little did I realize that blogging would become one of my most enjoyable activities and help me grow as a writer, connect me with amazing people, take me virtually across the world into the hearts of so many people. It’s been…