What with all that talk about the great sequence date, I decided to title this post with it. It is significant after all, considering we won’t see it again any time soon. At least not in my lifetime. Looks rather nice, doesn’t it? While people the world over are planning to…
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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!
I am finding inspiration in the most unexpected places, besides in my die-hard fans, my friends. It is lovely how a particular occasion – in this instance – my participation in the NaNoWriMo is bringing forth such a lot of support from all the wonderful people I know, and a few…
It is the month of “Karthigai” which is significant. We light lamps every day, inside and outside the house. (See this link for details.) Here’s mine. I arrange the oil lamps on a plate for easier handling. When my Mom was alive, she would celebrate it in a big…

