From the time we are capable of thinking coherently, each one of us starts building our dream home – inside our head, at any rate. It could be triggered by a visit to a friend’s house, or something we saw somewhere—all of it comes together over the years, to give us…
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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 is the story of my niece. Sometimes it is hard to digest that this baby I held in my arms, marveling at her gorgeous smiles, is now a mom of one, and going through this current phase. She’s smart, beautiful, did well in academics, is fun to be with, has…
‘Adventure awaits’ That phrase sends a tingle up my spine. And if you spend any time on social media (d’uh!) you must have seen it popping up with a few ads, for good measure. Then, of course, it becomes mandatory to take a quick fantasy vacation “just to see what is…