Yesterday was Vidur’s 17th birthday. I am blessed to be his Mom. While the cliche that parenting can be a challenge is not untrue, I have to say that children teach us some solid lessons in parenting, even as we strive to nurture them into good human beings. I must confess…
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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!
Today is World Toilet Day Sometime in the 1960s. We lived in Mumbai. Each summer, my Grandmother made a trip to South India to visit her daughters (my aunts), and the family deity. When she took me along for the first time, I was around 7 years old. I was excited…
I am sure each one of us, at some point or other, hesitated to take that step towards being who we want to be. What stopped us?What came in the way? Fear of not being good enough? The knowledge that we have it in us to achieve what we aspire for,…