Dear Vidur I juggled my favorite words for P –practice, prioritize, persist, persevere and of course, plan. I chose persevere because it is a must-have quality to achieve anything in life. Giving up is not an option, unless, as the fine print in legal documents says – it is an Act…
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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!
If I had to list 5 things I absolutely love, one of them would be travel. I consider myself blessed to have lived in various states in India, with the opportunity for extensive travel. I love learning the local language, mingling with the people and getting around on foot, because that’s…
Dear Vidur, “We have two ears and one mouth so we can listen twice as much as we speak.” — Epictetus (AD 55 – c.135) Do you remember that fun game we played where each of us took a sheet of paper, set the timer and listed everything we noticed in a…