One of our favorite conversations at home is related to how our success or failure is directly proportional to the effort we put in. Great expectations, always. Before he goes to bed, he says his prayers and if there is a test the next day, I wish him all the best…
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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!
During our recent trip to Sikkim and Darjeeling, we had the pleasure of enjoying the tranquility of the Peace Pagoda. Located in Darjeeling atop a hill in Charlimont, the Peace Pagoda is one of the 30 pagodas in the world built by the founder of the Japanese Buddhist Nipponzan-Myohoji Order, Nichidatsu…
Do you wish you had a flat belly? Me too! I bring you good news: looking good and feeling better doesn’t have to be the Holy Grail when you know how to beat the bloat. For some weeks now, I know I have been sitting a lot (and probably shaving years…