Becoming a mother for the first time is a life-changing experience. A friend of mine recently delivered her first baby and I couldn’t help thinking back to the time when I delivered my son. The excitement of discovering I was pregnant, the months that followed, the care involved until D-day when…
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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!
If there is one thing we can be sure of, it is this: Never take anything for granted. Be present in the moment. Holding that thought in my heart, I am grateful for my life. I was a little surprised to find that it is already the last Thursday of the month…
Any book of best-selling author Sundari Venkatraman is guaranteed to be feel-good, even if there are tense situations along the way. The Smitten Husband was a quick and cozy afternoon read on my birthday followed by a happy feeling with a mug of–gasp!–masala chai, and was most enjoyable. Wait, first things first.…