There’s this story about Itzhak Perlman, the great violinist, about how he played an entire concerto on three strings. While the authenticity of this anecdote isn’t verified, I thought it a wonderful Wednesday Wisdom read with an excellent inspirational message. So, the story goes that Perlman was scheduled to give a…
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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 bet each one of you has an umbrella story (or several) to tell. My first memory of an umbrella is probably from the time I was five–or younger–huddling under a huge black umbrella with a wooden handle; at least it seemed huge at the time to my 2.2-foot self. Summer…
So many things happening over the past week. The Dalai Lama turned 83 This blog turned 15 My health blog turned 10 From the time I began my career, July has always been a significant month– new job, major life changes. I brainstormed with myself over what to write, mainly because…



