I start my day with thanks each day, when I light my lamp and pray. Then I step into my kitchen in anticipation of my first coffee of the day, a ritual that fills me with the warmth of my Mother’s love as I recall a lifetime of enjoying our coffee…
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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!
Last month, we accompanied our son to complete his admission formalities at his college up North we stayed for a week. In that short time, one night, we heard a commotion in one of the hostels. The guest house where we stayed was some distance away, yet the sounds reached us.…
I’ve been doing so much so fast over the past few days that I’ve often felt a bit lost. Maybe overwhelmed. Either way, freaked out. And I am not even sure why I remembered this particular story my Grandma, and then my Mom would tell me rather often. Of course I…