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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!

How To Lose Friends

And before you go assuming that I am going to write a longish piece on how to lose friends, 🙂 this is only a tidbit. It happens all the time… Think about this:  have you ever managed to convince someone of your viewpoint who was initially diametrically opposed in their views?…

What A Bummer!

We (at least some of us) were not made to sit all day. Unfortunately quite a few jobs, like mine, now, require it. The bad news is – even for those of us who are pretty fit and get some sort of exercise regularly – sitting around a lot can mean…

Fact Stranger Than Fiction

Funnier and stranger things happen when it comes to Life – compared to the following letter you are about to read. Never leave anything to chance, eh? Thank you for subscribing to my blog! Do consider leaving a comment – or just reply to this email! I’d love to know what…