I miss my Mom every day, sometimes all day. Especially so with Mother’s Day around the corner. And of course I wish she were around because I miss our conversations, the hugs, the love. She passed away unexpectedly in 2010 but in spite of that, we were able to carry out…
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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!
As per tradition, after the month long A to Z Challenge where the participant posts on her blog every day, taking only the Sabbath off, comes the reflections post chatting about the experience, the good, the what-could-be-better, and son on. I could sum up my reflections post for 2017’s A to Z Challenge,…
Summer vacations during my school days always meant traveling to meet relatives, having house guests, and invariably attending a wedding or two. It meant happy times with cousins, aunts, and uncles and generally having a good time, then coming back home and talking about it for the next few weeks. I…



