When we love someone, we also have the privilege of learning from them. Back in 2013, when Prince received the Billboard Icon Award 2013 I wrote a tribute to the living legend, listing 50 things I learned from him over my years of adoring him as the consummate artist. Why 50? Duh. I…
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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!
Sometimes the day’s events get to us in such a way that the stress builds up, holds us in its grip and manages to progressively ruin the whole day. What if we put the things that annoy us – maybe a canceled flight, a dish that went wrong while cooking, a…
Ever notice how, when we’re desperate for a particular outcome, we stress over it and overestimate the odds of the worst things that could happen? In the process, we enthusiastically underestimate our own ability to cope with it. Our faith in ourselves dives to a dismal low. This has happened to…