You must trust and believe in people, or life becomes impossible. Anton Chekhov Back in 1999, soon after we moved into this city, into our home, one of the things we wished for, was a pharmacy nearby! My Mother had chronic health issues that necessitated frequent visits to the hospital. With…
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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 started writing my Gratitude Circle blog post during our visit to my son’s music teacher’s house last week. The glorious sound of their voices singing enveloped me. I couldn’t help marvelling as I mulled over the ten years we’ve known this music teacher, my son’s guru. Let me tell you about…
Life is busy, life is hectic. You’re pretty sure you’ll never ever see the day when you can say “My to-do list is all checked off and I am going to relax” Don’t look at me! I hear people rocking that worry chair all the time, getting nowhere. And sometimes, losing…