Emotional freedom. For most of us, that translates to the “Holy Grail” because each one of us would like to live in a state of emotional freedom. We’d like to become unstuck from that uncomfortable place where we retire to when we struggle with our emotions. I grew up in a…
Posts published by “Vidya Sury”
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!
Dealing with criticism? Here are ten practical tips No matter how evolved we are, no matter how many years we’ve lived, it is not always easy to handle criticism. Let’s face it—it hurts especially when it is unjustified or you are already feeling low. Would you agree? Of course, over…
In life, we constantly face stressful situations. Right now, even as I adjust the halo around my head feeling super-proud of myself for posting on five blogs for three days in a row (that’s 15 posts, people, and includes the writing, formatting, stressing over images and creating pins and whatnot)—I am…



