Vidya Sury

Southern Asia

Did you smile today? ❤️ Writer, Manuscript editor, Blogger Love coffee. On my blogs #selfhelp #health #diabetes #parenting #food #travel Brand collabs welcome

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Articles

Locked In The Loo With Wild Guest

1 week ago | medium.com | Indrani Bhattacharya |Vidya Sury

TRAVEL | HUMOURAt the time of this incident, Vindhyachal, by the river Ganges, had all the vibes of a North Indian small town that I found charming. The only road running through it was unmetalled. Bicycles, vendor carts and horse-drawn tongas were all that plied on it. Life seemed simple and unhurried. The men shared snuff and small talk under shady peepul trees. Women gathered around the wells. Children played hopscotch and gullidanda in the narrow lanes lined by mud huts and small houses.
Why Are So Many Men Afraid to Date Single Moms?

1 week ago | medium.com | Yana Bostongirl |Vidya Sury

RELATIONSHIPSSometimes I find the double shift of single momhood very challengingI wish I could spare my kids the pain and fear of growing up in a household where one parent ruled the roost with an iron fist and any slip, especially from the mom, was swiftly punished. When I got divorced and could finally breathe a sigh of relief, my priority was to provide my kids with a stable and peaceful home. They had been through enough. I had been through enough.
She Returned with a Note and a Story He Couldn’t Ignore

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Vidya Sury |Arpad Nagy

SHORT STORYHe found the note taped to the inside of his shoe, exactly where she said it would be. As he sat on the edge of his bed, one sock on, the other foot bare, holding the worn sneaker in his hand, he frowned. The note was folded twice, neatly, and the handwriting was unmistakably hers — slanted slightly to the left, bold where it counted. Just like her. “Don’t trust anyone. Not even me. Meet me where the pigeons land at noon.”That was it? No name, no signature.
Do You Have Dreams You Dare Not Admit to Yourself?

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Vidya Sury

MOTIVATIONWhen you think of your aspirations, what comes to mind immediately? No, don’t dismiss it!Those thoughts, desires, wishes, dreams, they all come from inside you. To deny them is to deny part of yourself. No, I am not saying you should pack up, ditch your family, and run off. But, please do not shove those thoughts aside when they bloom inside your head simply because you are overwhelmed by busyness. Take a few minutes (and a deep breath if you like) to explore them.
I Never Expected a Stranger’s Celebration to Hurt So Much

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Vidya Sury

SELF-AWARENESSHer Joy was a painful reminder of everything I had to let go ofShe looked stunning in her leopard-print halter-neck bodycon dress and contrasting stiletto heels. I was especially drawn to her Facebook post because we both share a love for powerlifting. As I scrolled through her photos, I felt a surge of emotion I didn’t expect.
I Quit My Suffering Writer Era and Choose Sustainability Over Burnout

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Han Le |Vidya Sury

SELF-IMPROVEMENTHow to Write HappilyWhen I told my family I wanted to become a writer, they immediately pictured a “messy life” filled with overdrinking, romantic chaos, and emotional volatility. They gained these impressions from the lives of famous authors, such as Hemingway, Wilde, or Kerouac, as well as their acquaintances who had pursued artistic paths. Their fear wasn’t misplaced. The Myth of the Suffering ArtistIn graduate school, I was part of a writer circle.
The Day I Unwittingly Took Home a Strange Intruder

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Vera-Marie Landi |Vidya Sury

Namaste Now | HumorUnaware he was hiding in the grass, I was too tempting for him to pass upSpring, in my area, means warm weather, leaves blooming on the trees, and insects awakening from their hiding places. Little did I know I would come into contact with a rather strange intruder. During the early stage of the pandemic, children were given laptops and attended virtual school from home.
I Got a Lovely Surprise Today

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Vidya Sury

NATUREI ordered some groceries as usual from the “quick basket” section of my local grocery store — eggs, bread, veggies. When the doorbell rang, the young chap handed over my brown cover with the order and stood there humming while I checked. There were a couple of handmade paperish cards on top. Curious, I picked one up to see. The boy looked impatient, as if to say please-pay-so-I-can-be-on-my-way. While he took a picture of the delivered items, I was thrilled to discover what the card said.
Empower Your Golden Years: Leverage What You Already Own

3 weeks ago | vidyasury.com | Vidya Sury

Entering retirement, also known as the golden years, often prompts us to take stock of our lives—our routines slow down, and our priorities shift from accumulation toward enjoyment. Yet without realizing it, we may have accumulated years’ worth of possessions that, while once meaningful, now sit unused and quietly depreciating. Rather than viewing these items as clutter, imagine them as potential assets waiting to be turned into cash.
This Relationship Stands the Test of Time

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Vidya Sury

PHOTOGRAPHY | TRAVEL | MARY’S JUNE PROMPTTree: Stay! Rock: I’m never leaving!This charming sight of a tree hanging on to a rock even after the area had been cleared for the garden caught my eye when I walked around the IISc campus in my city. There are ancient trees here that are usually left undisturbed because it costs more to mess with them than to leave them alone. One has to admit they look interesting. It looked like rock and tree were locked in an eternal dance embrace.