It’s time for NaNoWriMo prep and on the eve of the NaNoWriMo, I feel all keyed up with excitement. I am also a bit nervous about the next thirty days because I am committing myself, starting November 1, to writing at least 50,000 words of original content by November 30. That…
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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!
This Sunday In My City, we were out all morning and I grabbed a few photos with my mobile phone camera. Here we go: We started with a visit to the nearby temple. Here’s the deity, resplendent in her finery, thanks to the patient travails of the priest who presides over…
I wish you all a happy, healthy, safe and prosperous Diwali! Diwali, or Deepavali – the festival of lights. What is the story behind it? Not one, but several. In India, we enjoy a festival every other day/month and each festival is dedicated to a deity. Of these, a major festival…