“Happy Easter!” – this takes me back to my school days. I have happy memories of visiting the church attached to our school, reading the bible and generally enjoying the stories the nuns kept us happy with. I liked that we celebrated all festivals, thanks to the eclectic bunch we were. …
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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!
Balancing the compliment criticism ratio is critical in life in all our relationships and with specific reference to parenting. As someone who grew up in a joint family, I always wondered what it would be like to have been a “normal” family with one Mother, one Father, and one me. As…
If there is one thing life has taught me, it is this: Happiness is everywhere. We only have to look. For me, it is in all the little things. Looking at old photo albums with my family, singing songs, trying a new recipe, a coffee with my friend, walking on the…