Or what my kitchen sink taught me about patience. I am big on DIY projects I love to experiment. (Which accounts for the phone numbers of numerous reliable skilled people in my phone book). I grew up with my Uncles who enjoyed tinkering with stuff. Come Sunday, and post-lunch, we’d be…
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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!
A couple of weeks back Vidur’s school celebrated annual day, as usual. Of course, Sury and I accompanied him not just to enjoy the cultural program, which is great, but also for a special reason. All the students who excelled in grade 10 were being awarded on stage. And catch us…
2014 is here and many of us are enthusiastically looking ahead, setting intentions, making resolutions, choosing that special word for the year to focus on. On December 31, 2013, the three of us at home, sat as usual, as is customary, to write down our resolutions. I usually balk at this…



