I know I am a little late with the June 2019 Gratitude Circle post but what’s important is being here now. We were traveling and just got back–and got busy with unpacking, doing the laundry and catching up with emergency stuff. (The photo on top is of the beach in the…
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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!
I read this beautiful poem titled “Have you earned your tomorrow?” by Edgar Guest a few days ago and thought it was a lovely reminder to be mindful, be kind, and do good. See the pic above? I clicked this when we visited Dharamsala a few years ago. How true that…
So we were walking on the terrace talking about family, an upcoming wedding, and catching up on the status of those who got married over the past couple of years. It was a bit sad to think that some of these had broken up for various reasons. How to keep your…



