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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!

An Interview At BlogAdda

The wonderful folks at BlogAdda invited me for an interview. I was totally pleased as they are my favorite blogger community. (Adda = friendly place to hang out, or is it place to hang out with friends? Both in this case!) I remember the first time I got an email from…

The Optimist Creed

In 1912 Larson developed the Optimist Creed, which in 1922, was adopted by Optimist International, better known as the Optimist Clubs. Christian D. Larson was an important leader in the New Thought movement. His early influence on Ernest Holmes, Norman Vincent Peale, and numerous other self-help and inspirational writers influenced much of the…

I’m an Expert at the Art of Finding the Silver Lining in Every Situation

It is easy to pick out the good part in any situation when you care to spot it. Call it the silver lining of the dark cloud. We experienced the hottest day in Bangalore’s history yesterday, with a whopping 37 degrees Centigrade. Some may laugh at this. Why, even I would…