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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!

A friendly fight

For some people, this is a truly radical idea: There is no need  to fight with your partner. Ever. Accusations, recriminations, character assassination, threats, name-calling, and cursing, whether delivered at top volume or with a quiet sarcastic sneer, damage a relationship, often irrevocably. Nobody needs to be a monster or to…

A question for you!

Question: What’s the difference between finger pointing and finger painting? Here’s the answer: Finger painting is more colorful and fun. Other than that, they’re both childish games. Can you get through the day without blaming anyone for anything. That’s tougher than it looks … not blaming a colleague or friend or…

Imagine!

When John Lennon said “Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.” he was probably just playing with words, but you know, he was right. There are a lot of mysteries. There are many hopes and many dreams. There is much to be imagined. Remember when you were young and your head…