“Welcome to my place, Vidya” And you know what that means? I feel humbled, honored, excited and feel pretty much how I felt when I was six years old and got my very first ice-cream. That I got hooked to vanilla flavor is a different story. That’s not what you’re going…
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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!
You know, in India we worship a number of deities. All nicely categorized, benefit-wise. Hindu Mythology is rich in stories. And regardless of who believes or does not – one has to admit that the stories are amazing, interesting, riveting and very mesmerizing. As children we grow up listening to these…
When my lovely friend Joy from Facets Of Joy wrote to me, inviting me to participate, at short notice, in an ebook project called “Cultivating Your Voice” to celebrate International Women’s Day, naturally, my spontaneous reaction was “Privileged!”. And I wrote back to her with my own contribution, answering her prompts.…