If there’s one thing my Mother always encouraged me to do, it was taking personal responsibility. Luckily, I absorbed the concept early on and was rewarded with being labeled dependable and trust-worthy both in my family and at work. I have a decent track record of not letting people down. I…
Posts published by “Vidya Sury”
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!
My favorite way of feeding my soul is photography. It fills me with joy to go back and look at my albums, recalling special moments and memories. I am lucky that my closest friends are excellent photographers, too, and this simply adds to my joy. I fondly think of the days…
One of my favorite prayers is this: Dear God, No child should suffer any major illness until the age of 5. Lifebuoy’s campaign “Help a Child reach 5” promoted by world-famous film star and Mom, Kajol, synchronizes nicely with my deepest wish – to support something as simple as the cause…