Being away from home has its advantages. There’s lots of time to do things that usually end up on the to-do list, only to be shifted to a future date. One of the things that I yearned to have more time for is reading, catching up on all the books I’ve…
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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!
I never imagined myself to be an “app” person, considering my preference for the large screen of my desktop PC. Of course, I’ve been a fan of doing things online ever since I discovered the Internet in 2000 (yes, as late as that!) Still, even though shopping has been a great…
“Without exception, every person I interviewed who described living a joyful life or who described themselves as joyful, actively practiced gratitude and attributed their joyfulness to their gratitude practice. And both joy and gratitude were described as spiritual practices that were bound to a belief in human interconnectedness and a power…