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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!

Let Go A Little

I am breathing a little more comfortably today, after a week of struggling to finish up a few things. While I would never say it was a bad week, I was surprised at how hard it was for me to focus on a specific piece of work. Sometimes, when the mind…

Inspiration

So life goes on. And that’s a good thing because there is plenty of inspiration around me to make me want to live a good life, choosing joy.  Yesterday, my friend came home and we had a nice quiet afternoon. As I was sending her off (read: accompanying her to the…