Quite appropriately, Giving Tuesday follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday. How nice to focus on Giving rather than accumulating! Such an easy way to find happiness and make the world a better place by getting your family, community and work colleagues together to give back, or just give. More about Giving Tuesday here. But why bother giving?…
Posts published by “Vidya Sury”
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!
Smiling Meditation I was delighted to find smiling meditation for my Mindful Monday series, simply because I believe in it implicitly. Smiling is Yoga of the mouth. Have you noticed how even a fake smile makes you feel better? Sometimes, we let the mind lead and sometimes, the body leads. When…
A couple of decades ago, my sales team and I qualified for a trip to Pattaya in the Land of Smiles, Thailand and we were super-excited. However, the trip didn’t happen as the company decided to go on an expense-cutting spree and instead of the highly anticipated all-expenses-paid holiday, we just…