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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!

My worst enemy

..could be me. Or to put it another way – your worst enemy could be you! Imagine finding out that something you do every day has caused an allergic reaction for years and years. That’s what turned out to be the case for four people who developed severe reactions from using…

Value

A rooster was scratching the ground in search of some good grain toeat, when he happened upon a sparkling jewel. The jewel was a joy tobehold, but the rooster was unsure what to do with it. “What a beauty you are, and surely you are of great value,” therooster said to…

Are your spectacles tinted pink?

Are you an optimist? Do you expect the best? It is natural to fear the unknown.  Of course, there could be something awful just around the bend. But more likely there is something wonderful. Amazingly, those people who anticipate good seem to have more wonderful things happen than those who expect…