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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!

Glimpses of a Monastery

Gangtok, Sikkim is the land of monasteries and has at least two hundred. Yes. Really. Each one is more beautiful than the other. We only had time to see three. But my heart was full. The interiors are gorgeous and the expression on the larger than life statues of the Buddha…

Up, Up and Away!

On Sunday, I was in North East India where we went on a quick trip. Here are some pictures from the trip. I’ll talk about the trip in my next post. I am still enjoying the happiness hangover. We visited Gangtok the capital of Sikkim, which is at a height of…

Love

Father’s Day is around the corner.  I wish all those who know and love their fathers a very happy Father’s Day. I raise a toast to the best father I know! Sury and Vidur Thank you for subscribing to my blog! Do consider leaving a comment – or just reply to…