It is a rocky road to the Red Carpet. Nobody achieves greatness overnight (and if they do, it is usually temporary). Failures ARE the stepping stones to success. And thus emerge inspiring quotes about life from those who’ve walked the walk and talked the talk. And as my dearly beloved Prince…
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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!
Collecting junk as we pass through life is something none of us can avoid. Who doesn’t have those once-lovely things that comfortably occupy space around the home or office? So hard to get rid of them. In fact, many of these things are long-forgotten until we resolve to clear the clutter,…
Parenting children is a joyride. A high-speed joyride that seems to slow down only once in a while and in the process, ends up making you feel as though you’re aging a lot faster than you should be. The constant busy-ness around the children, worrying about them, making sure they ate/did…



