Paradise is a place on earth. In my home. In my mind. Really. Because I choose to think that way. I was just reading Elle’s post about little words making a big difference and it took me back six months to the beautiful trip we made to Northeast India. Oh, that…
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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!
The gift of life. I often consider myself blessed to be alive and feel a deep gratitude for seemingly weird situations turning into the best ones. But what happened yesterday shook me up a bit. You see, on Sunday evening I leisurely settled down to upload photos for my Sundays In…
“What shall I wear?” “How about that cream-colored saree with the red border, Mi? You have the perfect blouse for it” “No, Vidya, that cotton saree is a little difficult to manage” “Then, how about that printed silk mustard colored saree? It is soft and comfortable, Mi” “Hmm… okay. I’d better…