Some days are just good to enjoy and go with the flow. Today, I have a lovely poem by Veronica A. Shoffstall titled “After A While” She first published it in her college yearbook in 1971. The imagery in her poem is beautiful and signifies hope, encouragement, looking within and finding…
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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!
It is that time of year again when I have the urge to be more with less. Spring clean. Clear clutter. Starting with August, the next year or so is going to be very hectic, what with a series of exams for Vidur and lots of short travel stints for Sury.…
Black is one of my favorite colors. When I saw an email from BlogAdda inviting bloggers to participate in the WhatTheBlack contest and Expect the Unexpected experience, I thought, hey, what fun. I wrote my post for the WhatTheBlack contest and then, also applied for the “Expect the Unexpected experience” which…