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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!

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Still maddeningly crazy. but happy crazy. Ought to return to “normal” by next week. But as they say, normal has certainly proved boring, if this week is anything to go by, by NOT being normal. Ah! I love life. And being offline is super-fun. Thank you for subscribing to my blog!…

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C for Compassion

Compassion is a human emotion prompted by the pain of others. More vigorous than empathy, the feeling commonly gives rise to an active desire to alleviate another’s suffering. It is often, though not inevitably, the key component in what manifests in the social context as altruism Love and compassion are necessities,…