Second Innings, New Beginnings Sometimes you have to get away to come back strongervidyasury.medium.com Quick Mindfulness Meditations that will take 10 minutes or less and have you smilingvidyasury.medium.com A Cup of Peace — is my mother’s story — one of the hardest I have ever written. Living with diabetes? Here’s how you can manage it better. Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles ❤ Did you smile today?

Nature nurtures your spirit — Nature Nurtures My Spirit Fresh and green, but not with envymedium.com Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles ❤ Did you smile today? Help me support underprivileged children via Ko-Fi. Thank you! Let’s connect! Website | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | Mastodon

A set of haiku on Inspiration — Inspiration strikes Like lightning in clear blue skies Unpredictable. A blank page stares back endless possibilities, waiting to be filled. New ideas form delicate flowers in mind carefully tended Muse whispers in ear guiding the hand, Creating something new, inspired Creative process journey of discovery, of risk and reward The…

Helps you calm down when faced with difficulty or stressed — Sit comfortably. Begin by taking three deep breaths. Place your hand over your pulse (side of your neck/under the jaw/wrist/heart). Close your eyes. Notice the pace of your heartbeat. Think about your current emotional state. Could this be connected to how quickly or slowly your heart is beating? Now stand…

Gratitude is transformative — Or Make a gratitude jar! Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles ❤ Did you smile today? Help me support underprivileged children via Ko-Fi. Thank you! Let’s connect! Website | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | Mastodon

Sadly, the answer is yes, because fear rules some relationships — I come from a gorgeous country that proudly houses a wonder of the world, heritage monuments, beautiful landscapes, a rich culture, is a gourmet’s delight, and has charming traditions. But I also come from a country where: A girl talking to a boy is considered wrong. Intercaste marriages are not…

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How about checking your inner weather report? Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles ❤ Did you smile today? Help me support underprivileged children via Ko-Fi. Thank you! Let’s connect! Website | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | Mastodon

June Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Power of One” — Voting to change destinies, create futures Lest you think I am giving you the finger, let me hasten to explain the photo. Last month we had our legislative assembly elections. They said that this was the largest-ever turnout in the state. That is good news because it means people care. As Lincoln said, the ballot is…