“Encouragement or Praise – which is better?” is the title of my latest post on Parentous. I was scheduled to publish a post yesterday. I was sorting through ideas in my mind on May 26 when the phone rang. It was Vidur’s classmate calling to tell him that their 10th-grade exam…
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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!
“Recipe for Happiness” – the phrase just popped up in my mind today. My life has drastically changed over the last couple of weeks and it feels as though one day is blending into another, even as I run my blender and mash things up. It is a crazy-busy time with…
Encouraging creativity through everyday exploration is a credo I try to live by. Especially at the moment, as I’ve had to make some major changes in my life since the past couple of weeks. More about that later when I am ready to write about it. In the meantime, I am…