Diwali, the Festival of Lights brings a number of traditions, the most significant of which is the lighting of lamps. Why? Light is seen as “good” To spread light, illuminating the darkness to ward off evil To find knowledge, where there is ignorance To spread the warmth of love, where there…
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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!
When Sarah Arrow (yeah, THE One) threw a mini-challenge at the members of “30 Day Blog – The Graduates” Facebook group, I jumped – quite high – because her question has been doing the rounds in my head recently. She said “Write a post about the reason why you blog…….” and…
Do you know what happens once every 7 minutes on school playgrounds across the nation? We can rule out a pickup game of dodgeball or basketball and it doesn’t involve tetherballs or teeter totters. No, the answer may come as a shock to everyone: it’s bullying. October has been designated as…