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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!

What springs eternal?

Here’s a little story about “The Four Candles” – Author Unknown. Four candles burned …slowly, with a soft ambience that almost gave the impression that they were speaking..  Then, the first candle said, “I am Peace. But these days, no one wants to keep me lit.” Then Peace’s flame diminished and…

The Kiss

Yes, the actual kiss! Not the “keep it short and simple” abbreviation, but the smoochy kiss. The question is – is a kiss just a kiss? From the air kiss at parties …to the gentle kiss-and-make-it-better for your toddler…to the romantic lip-lock – kissing means different things to different people. But…

One Love

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